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 13 examples of the worst clothing items and accessories that have left a lasting impression on the minds of consumers.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner are in hot water again for plastering their faces over musical icons to sell T-shirts.
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/880203429779341312
Kendall and Kylie are trash for so many things... but this... this is straight disrespectful, and they're selling them for $125 each 🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/W50WqHUpRw
After complaints from music fans, Kendall and Kylie Jenner pulled a range of controversial T-shirts from their site. The shirts — which debuted on June 28 and were taken off sale on June 29 — showed the sisters' faces superimposed over several famous musicians, including Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and The Doors.
The Jenners issued a statement apologizing for causing offense after receiving criticism from music fans and allegations of cultural appropriation.
They were even met with threats of legal action. The Doors' estate reportedly threatened to sue the Jenners, issuing a cease and desist letter that claims one of the T-shirts in the range — which shows a selfie of Kendall over an image of Jim Morrison and The Doors logo — tarnishes the band's trademark.
After receiving flack from the military community, Forever 21 pulled gray shirt-dresses that were designed to look like army training gear.
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/857718946878947330
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.
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/327524922991710208
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.
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