We Are Breaking Up with Michael Kors
Stars and style trailblazers stand up for lambs
Industry insiders and fashion VIPs are done with Michael Kors
When word got out that the Michael Kors brand scored zero on our fashion brand assessment with regard to protecting lambs sourced for wool, a group of concerned creators and animal advocates knew they had to do something. The actors, authors, models, and activists got together at Pollution Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to send a message to Michael Kors: We are breaking up with you.
Watch the break up video
Featuring Elizabeth Turner, Shaka Smith, Kathy Freston, Will Moncada, and Lucy Blehar
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Michael Kors is 'the worst'
FOUR PAWS recently published a report entitled, Behind the Wool: Transparency on Live Lamb Cutting in Fashion, which assesses fashion brands on their transparency in their wool supply chain and whether those sources practice live lamb cutting (LLC). Live lamb cutting (also called mulesing) is an outdated practice where lambs as young as two weeks old have skin and flesh cut from around their tails and genitals, without adequate pain relief despite available alternatives.
Our investigative report, which included in-store visits and online research across eleven countries, evaluated 102 brands according to their commitment to exclude LLC wool and product labelling transparency, and Michael Kors scored zero for transparency, certification, and commitment. It’s time for Michael Kors to commit to wool free from live lamb cutting.
Behind-the-Scenes
at Pollution Studios in Los Angeles, California
The video, produced by L.A.-based Pollution Studios, stars fashion model and animal rights activist, Elizabeth Turner; marketing and media influencer Will Moncada; writer and activist, Kathy Freston; actor, content creator and attorney, Shaka Smith; and actor, musician and influencer, Lucy Blehar. Through their participation and subsequent 'breakup' with Michael Kors, these influential individuals hope to make a difference for millions of lambs in the Merino wool industry.
Meet the celebrities who are raising their voices for lambs
Elizabeth Turner
PhD student, psychotherapist, fashion model, & animal rights activist
Elizabeth Turner is a model, psychotherapist, and humanitarian. She has modelled for Guess and other print and digital campaigns. Turner is also a psychotherapist who specialises in neurodivergence and has documented her work as a clinician and researcher on social media.
Shaka Smith
Vegan, actor, lawyer
Shaka Smith is an actor, attorney, content creator, and host of the Wander Well podcast. A passionate advocate for veganism and wellness, Shaka uses his platform to inspire others to live healthier, more conscious lifestyles. Based in West Hollywood, California, he actively supports organisations focused on environmental sustainability, animal rights, and social justice. His work reflects a commitment to mindful living and creating positive change.
Kathy Freston
Bestselling author, model, vegan
Kathy Freston is a writer, advocate, and board member working at the intersection of culture, ethical food innovation, and the celebration of animal sentience. She is the author of nine books, including four New York Times bestsellers, and her work has been featured on national television and in leading publications.
Will Moncada
Creator, Founder of WM Creations
With a background in modelling, entertainment, and professional sports, Will has built a multifaceted career that bridges creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurship. From repping Colombia as a member of the National Water Polo Team to walking in major fashion campaigns, his journey has been rooted in discipline, passion, and the power of storytelling.
Lucy Blehar
Artist, Comedian
Lucy Blehar is an actor, writer, and comedian from Pittsburgh. You may have seen her on Chicago P.D. (NBC) where she made her TV debut as a murdered sex worker. She is an improvisor in Advanced Writing Lab at The Groundlings School in Los Angeles, and is currently developing a TV pilot based on her popular live show Dickmatized that ran at Upright Citizens Brigade.
Protecting lambs is not a luxury
Michael Kors has ignored FOUR PAWS’ outreach, failed to disclose measures in their wool sourcing policy, and has not committed to certified LLC-free wool. This lack of action places the brand at the bottom of the industry when it comes to animal welfare.
Join us in calling on Michael Kors to:
- Commit to certified LLC-free wool
- Ensure transparent product labelling
- Protect lambs from unnecessary suffering
