Model-actress Paris Jackson says she abruptly left a Dior fashion show as she does not support animals being branded and whipped.
After multiple reports claimed the daughter of the late Michael Jackson “stormed out” of a Dior Couture spring-summer 2019 Cruise collection presentation in France, the 20-year-old model released a statement on Twitter on Tuesday.
“To be clear, I did not ‘storm out’ of the show. I quietly got up and walked out trying my hardest to not cause a scene, because I do not support animals being branded and whipped. Not trying to become enemies in the fashion world in any way, but I will always be myself,” said Jackson.
A source told People magazine that Jackson left the event as she had concerns about how the horses were treated during the label’s highly produced show meant to showcase a women’s rodeo.
“She was uncomfortable with how the horses were being handled [the whipping sound was loud]. So she quietly slipped out,” the source said, referring to the female rodeo riders who performed on horses during the show.
“The ladies performing with the horses were riding side-saddle so they had to use a crop to get the horses to go straight and it was pouring rain with no tent. Paris meant no disrespect to the brand. She loved the collection and had a wonderful time in Paris with Dior,” the source added.
Officials at Dior did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
