Animal Rights Protest at Fel Williams' Film Premiere

At the premiere of Fel Williams' film, 'Piece by Piece,' held in London, animal rights activists disrupted the event with chants of 'stop the torture, stop the pain.' The protest was aimed at Williams' involvement as the creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection, which utilizes animal skins and fur. The activists, representing People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), hung banners over the balcony of the Royal Festival Hall as they demanded Williams cease his support of animal cruelty practices in fashion. Despite the uproar, Williams stayed composed, thanking the campaigners for their passion, while explaining that changes in the industry take time and careful planning. This incident follows similar disruptions at film screenings, notably at the recent Toronto Film Festival. BBC News has reached out to Louis Vuitton for their perspective on the matter, reflecting the ongoing dialogue surrounding ethical practices in fashion and their impact on animal rights.