Practice what you poacher preach?

The internet sees everything, as Alia Bhatt may learn the hard way after sporting what people are certain is a calf leather bag at a fashion event. What irked social media users about Bhatt’s choice was her decision to pick the $2800 accessory while concluding a round of promotions for her series, Poacher, which sheds light on the illegal ivory trade, and how it harms elephants. Web users attached a Google search result for ‘calf skin’, which mentioned that it is sourced from cows as young as three years old. While one website claims the bag is made of calf leather, its  original listing claims it is made of ‘black leather’. In the wake of Bhatt’s statements on animal welfare during her series’ promotions, this spotting has invited controversy. “The least she could have done is not carry a calf leather bag less than two weeks after promoting the movie,” read a comment. “This could have been avoided by not carrying that bag; at least not in public. Be a hypocrite like everyone else, but at least be smart enough to do it behind the camera,” wrote another.

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