The Washington Timesreports that a leaked letter from France's First Lady Carli Bruni-Sarkozy indicates that she does not wear fur.
"I do not wear, buy or own fur," wrote France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, in a letter obtained by G2, to Dan Mathews, senior vice president for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals U.S. "Every designer who kindly lends me clothes for public appearances can tell you that I do not accept to wear fur pieces, even when they're only a small part of the outfit."
In a letter to Mrs. Bruni-Sarkozy that was leaked to the Associated Press, PETA U.S. had expressed concerns about photographs that showed Mrs. Bruni-Sarkozy wearing what appeared to be fur.
"I hope this letter answers the questions you may have had," the vexed former supermodel wrote. "Do not hesitate to write to me directly in the future or if you prefer to go through wire service, please take the time to check facts before publication."
The Washington Times reports that First Lady Michelle Obama also does not wear fur.
"We've never written to Michelle Obama about this issue because we have always known her to be fur-free," says Amanda Schinke, media campaigns coordinator for PETA.
"Mrs. Obama does not wear fur," Mrs. O's deputy press secretary Semonti Mustaphi confirmed.
