PETA US praises Blade Runner 2049 costume designer

Los Angeles Oct 11 (IANS) PETA US sent a box of sheep-shaped vegan chocolates to "Blade Runner 2049" costume designer Renee April for using faux shearling on its lead actor Ryan Gosling s knee-length coat.

April used laminated painted cotton to make the Hollywood actor s knee-length shearling-look coat which is why the animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals has given a thumbs up to her and the film s team.

"Video footage taken in major wool-producing countries shows that sheep are commonly kicked punched and stomped on in the wool industry which slaughters young sheep to turn their skin into shearling coats " PETA Associate Director of Celebrity and Public Relations Sachin Bangera said in a statement.

"Vegan is the future of fashion and PETA US is recognizing Renée April and Blade Runner 2049 for showing how chic - and kind - that future is."

"Blade Runner 2049" directed by Denis Villeneuve also stars Harrison Ford and Ana de Armas.

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