November 9, 2023
Jun Takahashi’s ‘terrarium’ dresses with live butterflies create ugly flutter for the designer
Jun Takahashi presented his latest collection for Undercover at PFW.—Undercover@Instagram The founder of Japanese fashion brand Undercover, Jun Takahashi, has issued an apology and pledged to refrain from using live animals in designs after criticism from animal rights group PETA. The controversy arose from Undercover’s ‘terrarium’ dresses, shown at Paris Fashion Week, which incorporated live butterflies. The Takahashi-designed dresses drew backlash as PETA raised concerns about insect welfare, arguing that butterflies used for public displays often come from the wild or are captive-bred on farms, resulting in difficult shipping conditions. In his response to PETA, Takahashi acknowledged the mistake, expressing
