After multiple reports claimed the daughter of the late Michael Jackson "stormed out" of a Dior Couture spring/summer 2019 Cruise collection presentation in France the 20-year-old model released a statement on Twitter on Tuesday reports people.com.
Paris wrote: "To be clear I did not ‘storm out of the show. I quietly got up and walked out trying my hardest to not cause a scene because I do not support animals being branded and whipped. Not trying to become enemies in the fashion world in any way but I will always be myself."
A source told people.com that Paris left the event as she had concerns about how the horses were treated during the label s highly produced show meant to showcase a women s rodeo.
"She was uncomfortable with how the horses were being handled (the whipping sound was loud) so she quietly slipped out " the source said referring to the female rodeo riders who performed on horses during the show.
"The ladies performing with the horses were riding side-saddle so they had to use a crop to get the horses to go straight and it was pouring rain with no tent. Paris meant no disrespect to the brand. She loved the collection and had a wonderful time in Paris with Dior " the source added.
Officials at Dior did not immediately respond to people.com s request for comment.
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