The Spanish fashion company Zara has pulled a children's Halloween costume from sale after criticism that its grey-blue striped design resembles clothing worn by prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. The product has also been removed from the company's websites and its online offering. idnes.cz ↗
The costume consisted of clothing with a striped pattern, which drew comparisons to the uniforms of prisoners during the Nazi regime. The criticism arose in connection with the sale of Halloween costumes, for which customers expect a spooky or historical motif. n-tv ↗
This is not the first time Zara has faced similar criticism. About ten years ago, people pointed out a children's T-shirt with a yellow six-pointed star, which they saw as a reference to the marking of Jews during the Nazi era. The product was also the subject of public controversy at that time. Welt ↗
The current costume was removed from the range after the criticism, but the company has not provided a more detailed statement about the circumstances of its launch or its response to the public outrage. The withdrawal ended sales of the product, but the case has once again raised the question of how symbols and designs on fashion products intended for children are monitored. La Repubblica ↗
Zara is one of the major international fashion brands, and its products are sold in many countries. The case may therefore lead to increased attention when assessing designs that could resemble historical persecution or Nazi crimes.
Zara pulled a children's costume resembling prison uniforms from sale
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Jak z koncentračního tábora. Zara čelí kritice za kostým, připomíná oděvy vězňů
idnes.cz
| 15:13 03.10.
Halloween, nuova bufera su Zara: l’abito per bambini che ricorda la divisa dei lager
La Repubblica
| 14:41 03.10.
Reinfall mit Kinder-Outfit: Zara zieht Halloween-Kostüm im KZ-Look zurück
n-tv
| 12:49 03.10.
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