Controversy on Jesinta Campbell, Miss Australia's Costume
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) asked Jesinta Campbell, Miss Australia to leave her Ugg boots at home before leaving for Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 23 because it was cruel and unethical.
Mulesing, a common practice among Australian farmers, involves removing strips of wool-bearing skin from the buttocks of sheep in a bid to reduce a potentially lethal maggot infestation called flystrike.
“Some people say that Ugg boots put the ‘Ugg’ in ‘ugly,’ but we believe that mulesing puts the ‘ugly’ in Uggs,” said PETA’s director of campaigns, Jason Baker, in a statement.
PETA says there are more humane ways to prevent flystrike, and that it has persuaded many clothing designers and retailers such as H&M and Limited Brands to stop sourcing mulesed wool.
Campbell’s costume, by Sydney designer Natasha Dwyer was said to have been inspired by the outback. But Australian media described it as a “national joke” and a “travesty.” The country does not have a national costume.
Campbell, 18, who won the Miss Universe Australia 2010 title in June 17, could not immediately be reached for comment. She previously described the costume as “incredible.”
Mulesing, a common practice among Australian farmers, involves removing strips of wool-bearing skin from the buttocks of sheep in a bid to reduce a potentially lethal maggot infestation called flystrike.
“Some people say that Ugg boots put the ‘Ugg’ in ‘ugly,’ but we believe that mulesing puts the ‘ugly’ in Uggs,” said PETA’s director of campaigns, Jason Baker, in a statement.
PETA says there are more humane ways to prevent flystrike, and that it has persuaded many clothing designers and retailers such as H&M and Limited Brands to stop sourcing mulesed wool.
Campbell’s costume, by Sydney designer Natasha Dwyer was said to have been inspired by the outback. But Australian media described it as a “national joke” and a “travesty.” The country does not have a national costume.
Campbell, 18, who won the Miss Universe Australia 2010 title in June 17, could not immediately be reached for comment. She previously described the costume as “incredible.”
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* Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell's Interview in Inside Stories
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