KARACHI: Kim Kardashian has been lashed out by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for owning a crocodile skin handbag.

The reality TV star was spotted in Los Angles carrying a Birkin bag made of reptile hide costing upto $50,000. PETA has lambasted her for causing pain to animals for the sake of style.

A Spokesperson for PETA, Wendy Wegner said “for every alligator or crocodile-skin accessory, an animal was likely beaten but still conscious and able to feel excruciating pain as his or her skin was peeled off. These animals feel fear and pain and they don't want to die. Alligators and crocodiles have no real legal protection, but they have done nothing to deserve the violent treatment that they endure. PETA urges consumers to watch Joaquin Phoenix's video expose of the cruel exotic-skins industry and vow today never to buy items made from the skin of alligators, snakes or crocodiles.”

This is not the first time Kardashian has faced such criticism. She has been angering PETA for years due to her fashion accessories including fur coats and other items made of animal hide. PETA has even dubbed her their ‘most hated celebrity’ for being cruel in her fashion choices.