11 controversial clothing items that were pulled from stores

The INSIDER Summary:

• We rounded up a list of the most controversial clothing items sold in recent years.
• Clothing from popular brands such as Urban Outfitters, T.J. Maxx, and Nike are included.

Every so often, fashion brands upset the masses by attempting to sell debatable merchandise.

While many designs were created in good faith, others have been perceived as ways to make money by ruffling feathers. Nonetheless, the internet rarely forgets.

Here are 11 examples of the worst clothing items and accessories that have left a lasting impression on the minds of consumers.

After receiving flack from the military community, Forever 21 pulled gray shirt-dresses that were designed to look like army training gear.

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Forever 21 made the Army PT shirt into a 'graphic tee' pic.twitter.com/UhmfAGzc77

In early May Revelist reported that alternate camouflage designs are still available for purchase online and in stores.

In 2013, Nike's bloody "Boston Massacre" shirts turned into an offensive reminder of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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The Nike "Boston Massacre" shirt is now selling on eBay for $155,000 http://t.co/Kt8kEiXH31

Nike claimed the design was intended to help New York Yankees fans celebrate the baseball team's double series sweeps against the Boston Red Sox, according to ABC News.

Despite being recalled, one eBay user made news for attempting to auction off a shirt for over $155,000.

In 2010, many alleged that Urban Outfitters promoted eating disorders with its "Eat Less" V-neck.

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@LaurenBenton_1@_B_O_D_Y_ outraged that @UrbanOutfitters think an 'eat less' logo T shirt is acceptable fashion! pic.twitter.com/4lruUjugHR

The caption used to help sell the discontinued shirt online read, "'Eat less or more or however much you'd like in this seriously soft knit tee cut long and topped with a v-neck,"The Huffington Post reported.