The founder of Japanese label Undercover has expressed “regret” over his nature-themed gowns after PETA raised concerns about the insects’ welfare.
Following criticism from animal rights group
, which he shared with CNN on Tuesday. Undercover’s “terrarium” dresses, which contained flowers and live butterflies, were a moment of ethereal beauty during the label’s Spring-Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week in September, but the gowns sparked concern among animal rights activists over the insects’ welfare.
‘s letter noted that captive-bred butterflies “struggle to find food sources, and rarely survive” in the wild, and can also “spread disease to local insect populations.” A spokesperson for
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