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‘This skirt is an heirloom in the making’: why the clothes I love live longer

Hannah Rochell’s favourite fashion items are repositories of her happiest memories

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Why Did Converse Apologise for Karina Ad? Brand Admits 'We Got This Wrong' After Racism Backlash

Converse has apologised and withdrawn an advert featuring aespa's Karina after critics said its composition evoked KKK imagery and the lynching of Black Americans.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Converse apologises and removes ad featuring K-pop singer Karina over image critics say evokes racist imagery

The ad, posted on Instagram, showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of trainers. Critics claimed the lighting on Karina's skirt created a white triangular image which resembled a KKK hood.

Euronews · Sep 22

Shoe company Converse apologises, pulls ad that drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan imagery

Converse removed an advertisement after facing criticism for its imagery. Critics viewed the ad as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, acknowledging the upsetting nature of the image. They stated the ad was removed from all their channels. Converse committed to improving its advertising…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols

The Independent UK · Sep 20

“Oh Trust Me They Knew”: Converse Apologizes And Pulls Sneaker Ad After Viewers Notice Disturbing Detail

Converse pulled a Karina sneaker advertisement and apologized after viewers compared its imagery to lynching, sparking a wider debate about race and advertising.

Bored Panda · Sep 20

Converse forced to apologize after ad sparks widespread backlash

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The Independent UK · Sep 20

Converse pulls ad after claims it appeared to show a KKK lynching

The backlash also resurfaced a separate Converse campaign featuring sneakers hanging from a tree

The Independent UK · Sep 19

From the perfect jeans to wedgie-free knickers: fashion experts’ guide to the best women’s basics

Want to know the essentials fashion insiders swear by? Whether it’s great T-shirts or forever trainers, Guardian writers and stylists reveal the pieces they rate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Nike Exits S&P 100: The Story Behind the Sportswear Giant's $220B Fall

Nike will leave the S&P 100 after its market value fell about $224 billion from its 2021 peak amid weaker sales and a costly turnaround

International Business Times UK · Sep 6