Armani Scored For Designing Bullfighter Outfit

Giorgio Armani has become the latest designer to be at the receiving end of protests by animal rights activists, who railed about his decision to design a special outfit for a famous Spanish matador.

Three large posters were plastered on the walls of the Emporio Armani megastore in Milan by the 100% Animalisti organization, denouncing Armani's decision to dress Cayetano Rivera Ordonez for the historic Goyesca de Ronda bullfight in southern Spain on September 6. Armani staff quickly removed the posters, which declared the fashion icon to be a hypocrite.

''Giorgio Armani's decision is particularly despicable in the light of the fact that he is currently appearing in a publicity campaign against animal abandonment in which he declares his love of animals,'' 100% Animalisti said on Thursday.

The campaign being referred to is an ad for the I Love Animals charity, where Armani and other celebrities urge Italians not to ditch unwanted pets by the roadside as they set off on their summer holidays.

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