Kate Upton faces backlash for partnership with Canada Goose: 'How can you be so blind?'

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kate Upton is being accused of hypocrisy after announcing her partnership in raising awareness of polar bears with outerwear brand Canada Goose, which uses real fur, wool and down. “I recently had the honour of visiting the new PBI House to learn about polar bears, polar bear research, and the role each of us plays in polar bear conservation,” Upton wrote, before concluding: “Thank you Canada Goose and Polar Bears International for your efforts to make this world a better place.” In response to the partnership, Upton has faced criticism for being “disingenuous” and “tone-deaf,” with many pointing out the irony of the model thanking the jacket brand for its kindness and support of animals. Canada Goose may be providing help to the polar bears, but they kill other local animals to create the jackets you are promoting!” “Canada Goose literally kills animals for fur,” someone else wrote. Our standards for the sourcing and use of fur, down and wool reflect our commitment that materials are sourced from animals that are not subject to willful mistreatment or undue harm.” Canada Goose has also claimed that the use of animal products is a necessity in the creation of its luxury coats, which are designed to withstand extreme temperatures.