The model and singer Jane Birkin recently demanded that her name be removed from the iconic luxury Hermès handbag which bears her name, following an investigation by the animal rights group PETA, who claim that barbaric farming and slaughter methods of crocodiles and alligators are used in the production of some of the handbags.
Now the French fashion house released a statement in response to Birkin’s request: “Jane Birkin has expressed her concerns regarding practices for slaughtering crocodiles. Her comments do not in any way influence the friendship and confidence that we have shared for many years. Hermès respects and shares her emotions and was also shocked by the images recently broadcast.”
Hermes has denied that the farm in the report belongs to them and claims the crocodile skins produced are not used for fabricating Birkin bags.
