NEW DELHI: Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, recently found himself at the centre of a controversy after being spotted wearing what appeared to be a crocodile skin jacket worth 50,000 euros. The youngest Ambani son, renowned as an animal and the Vantara Project sanctuary in Gujarat, is receiving criticism over his hypocritical choice. The controversy erupted after a photo of him with singer Justin Bieber at a sangeet ceremony went viral where Radhika Merchant is seen wearing a Manish Malhotra saree, and he is seen wearing a red leather jacket.
This has reignited debates over the ethics of using animal products in fashion, drawing comparisons to various celebrities who have faced criticism for their choice of attire.
Top 10 controversies on animal killings and celebrity outfits
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga famously caused outrage at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards by wearing a dress made entirely out of meat, sparking a massive backlash from animal rights activists.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has often been criticized for her frequent use of fur in her wardrobe, which has drawn the ire of PETA and other animal rights organizations.
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Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton, known for her glamorous lifestyle, has also faced criticism for wearing fur and other animal-based clothing items.
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Kanye West
Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West has been condemned for incorporating fur and other animal skins into his Yeezy fashion line.
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z have been pictured multiple times wearing fur-based garments, which has led to criticism from animal rights groups.
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The Olsen Twins
The Olsen twins have been long-time adversaries of PETA, not only for wearing animal-based clothing but also for incorporating fur and reptile skin into their clothing line. In 2012, they sparked outrage by using real animal pelts to create a US$16,900 backpack.
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Madonna
Madonna, the Queen of Pop, has frequently featured on PETA’s list of worst-dressed celebrities. In 2009, she was named the “Biggest Fur Offender” for wearing a coat made from the skins of 60 chinchillas.
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Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone has a long history of wearing fur garments, particularly fox fur, much to the dismay of animal rights activists.
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Rihanna
Rihanna’s 2015 Met Gala dress, along with her snakeskin boots and fur outfits, has drawn significant criticism for promoting the use of animal products in fashion.
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Miley Cyrus
The controversial singer nearly broke Twitter (now known as X) in December 2013 when she wore what appeared to be a real fur coat for her performance at the Jingle Ball in Miami, despite her claims of being a vegetarian and animal lover.