Animals at the fashion shows

[ysljunkie]

what would happen if they went to the bathroom on the runway?

 

[Mila D]

Omg, I didn't even know designers did that! using animals on their shows, I mean. I think it's just...unnecessary and cruel. Honestly, is it really necessary (I am really puzzled and curious, how does bringing animals to a runway help in any way?)? I know they are trained, still the idea of trained animals disgusts me Probably not domestic animals, like dogs, they are used to be around peopleand they have been for I don't know how long! But wolves and tigers...it's dangerous for the models and people watching the show, and dangerous for the animals! I'm really disappointed I thought there was more consciousness in fashion industry (naive of me, I know), but of course not everyone in it is like that and not every designer will bring wild animals into their show just cause it creates a better mood.
Meme 527, I didn't know they did that electrocution thing to kill animals, it's just shameful!Thanks for posting that, I'll never even consider faux-fur!

 

[dizzytacks]

i loved the gaultier sow, but i wa surprised at how complacent the animals were...

 

[dior_couture1245]

^^My guess would be that these animals that are used in runway shows are all show animals. Either they are animals actors (that sounds so weird) or show pets, like show dogs, etc. So, if that's true, they're used to crowds and lights and noise and are able to keep their calm...they've been trained to be that way! I doubt the designer walks over to the local shelter and picks of a few animals and calls it a day!

 

[LauraCampbell]

er..the rats are not real...
maybe..he's trying to make some sort of statement about wearing fur?

i'd have to double check the LFW issue of time out but wasn't it to do with an invasion of rats in the studio?

 

[prettypouf]

There was an episode of most extreme videos that had a bridal wear show with women riding horses. A horse was startled by a camera and started walking backwards from a box-shaped runway and fell down with the bride still on. It was nerve-wracking!
http://www.ifilm.com/video/2672193

Also, Heatherette frequently uses little puppies for their shows. Adorable.

 

[|PerfectTonight|]

i loved the gaultier show, but i was surprised at how complacent the animals were...

I completely agree. Wasn't really fond of that. Knowing that he uses the same animals for his haute collection but this time he doesn't care about their entertainer qualities.

 

[BohoBelle]

Its illegal to abuse animals, so how did that psycho Olivier Theyskens not get in trouble?

 

[Acid]

i thought this thread was about animals attending fashion shows when i first read it

 

[Gwen]

I personally don't believe in dogs being dressed up for fashion or used as fashion accessories.