TV presenter Laura Whitmore is to judge a new contest set up by PETA and vegan shoe company Beyond Skin, which offers aspiring fashion designers the 'chance to be the creative force behind a new animal-free shoe' by uploading their designs to the PETA website.

Whitmore commented 'I truly believe that the future of fashion lies in sustainable, cruelty-free materials, and companies like Beyond Skin and organisations like PETA are leading the way in creating awareness'.