She is known for her outrageous and revealing stage outfits. But with her latest fashion choice, Rihanna has ruffled more than a few feathers.
Last week as she attended a launch for her perfume at a department store on London's Oxford Street, the 23-year-old star wore a turquoise top by Antonio Berardi made using a large number of ostrich feathers.
The move has enraged animal rights group PETA, who claim that the feathers used to create the garment could have been collected cruelly.
Cruel? Rihanna has angered animal rights activists with her ostrich feather top. PETA say feathers are frequently collected from live birds, causing pain and distress
'Rihanna is flaunting stolen property, in this case feathers possibly plucked right off their rightful owners’ backs,' PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) spokeswoman Sandra Smiley told the Daily Star.
'She has shown little regard for foxes, cows and reptiles, now she’s adding birds to the list of species exploited for her dubious looks.
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