Victoria Beckham criticized for hypocrisy for using animal skin bag

A prominent figure in humanitarian and environmental campaigns, Victoria Beckham became the latest high-end fashion designer to say no to animal skins in her products on February 12. She pledged not to use crocodile, snake and lizard skins in her designs.

However, in her wardrobe of designer bags worth more than 2 million pounds (nearly 60 billion VND), Beckham's wife owns at least 100 Hermes Birkin handbags made from crocodile and ostrich skin.

One of Victoria Beckham's most stunning designer purchases is the £290,000 White Himalayan Crocodile Birkin bag, encrusted with diamonds, that David Beckham bought for his birthday. Hermes expert Jane Finds even claimed that the bag "may be the rarest and most desirable bag in the world."

The designer clothes that Victoria Beckham often wears are made entirely from animal skin.

Each bag requires the skin of up to three crocodiles or one adult ostrich. Victoria also has a collection of expensive snakeskin bags. For example, the £2,000 Oscar de la Renta is made from the skin of at least one large snake. Similarly, the £10,000 Hermes Kelly bag is made from the skin of 10 green lizards.

Although animal rights organizations welcome Victoria Beckham's commitment, they are also very concerned about the 44-year-old fashion designer's designer wardrobe.

"Victoria has taken the first important step in deciding to stop using animal skins in her brand. We are confident that this decision will be implemented right from her own wardrobe as fake snakeskin and crocodile products replace the luxury brands that have been there before," said Elisa Allen, Director of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) in the UK.

However, public opinion has reacted quite harshly to this. Many people call Victoria Beckham a hypocrite.

Hermes Birkin albino crocodile leather is a limited edition product, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it.

A personal account named Misty Night wrote: "I wonder if she would give up her personal collection of expensive fashion accessories made from the skins of many animals. But I think not."

Another bag of Victoria Beckham is the Asprey 167, also made from crocodile skin, priced at around 18 thousand pounds (more than 500 million VND).

Another account commented: "Will she throw away her entire collection of Birkin handbags?" or "I wonder what will happen to all the expensive shoes, handbags and belts she wears?".

Victoria Beckham's spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.