Pas #5 (spring): Victoria beckham Protesters

This passion blog will interpret fashion with a message in a different way than previously. I will be diving into the protesters during Victoria Beckham’s fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. This has happened many times before, but this is the most recent example, as it only happened three weeks ago.

Victoria Beckham is well known for being Posh Spice and marrying world-renowned soccer player David Beckham. Over the years, she has embraced her creativity and love for everything posh by creating her own brands, which include makeup, clothes, and more. She is an impressive woman who made a name for herself at a young age and continued her life of fame gracefully. 

Victoria Beckham held a runway show during this year’s Paris Fashion Week showcasing her new designs. During this show, protesters from the animal rights organization Peta stood up, holding signs and wearing T-shirts against her line, and walked on the runway with the models. 

They were adorned with words stating “animals aren’t fabric,” “turn your back on animal skins,” and a few more sayings. Victoria Beckham uses genuine animal leather in her clothing, so the protesters came out to disrupt the showing. They saw an opportunity to voice their opinions, and they took it like many others have done in the past regarding similar issues.

The organization used Victoria’s platform to their advantage by doing this act. Many famous people were in attendance and media which would make a difference in using animal skin for clothing. They communicated with people as they knew many people would see it, and the word would spread fast. Rhetoric has much to do with freedom of speech and voicing one’s opinion, making this a perfect example. 

I am personally a big fan of Victoria Beckham, but I do not condone the use of animals for material things. This is a problem, as we now have very good quality leather made from fruits or other materials. Many substitutes allow for a stoppage in using this leather altogether.

While the protesters were effective, I think things should be done legally and professionally. The protesters interrupted a show and had to be escorted out by the police. The protesters could most likely find an effective way to get their message across without causing much uproar. I believe it also could be done more professionally, which would gain the protesters more respect, therefore allowing them to convey their message better.

The saying was clear on the shirts, and it was apparent what they were standing up for, making their rhetoric to the people successful. Protesting is a right in the country that will never be taken away, but it must be done somewhere people are allowed to and in public space. I think it is best to follow the law so others aren’t upset by it but listen to the problem.

Victoria Beckham held an incredible show in Paris over Fashion Week, and she is an inspiring woman, but it would be nice if she could get rid of real leather. It harms animals and the environment for no good reason and creates a need for people to stand up for the animals.