Zara withdraws children's suit from sale after accusations of resemblance to the uniform of concentration camp prisoners
Quick Look
- Spanish retailer Zara has withdrawn a children's Halloween costume from sale due to its resemblance to the uniform worn by Nazi concentration camp prisoners.
- The company previously faced similar scandals in 2014 and 2007.
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Why It Matters
The Spanish chain has previously been involved in similar scandals with pajamas with a star in 2014 and bags with swastikas in 2007.
The Spanish retail chain Zara has withdrawn a children's suit from sale after accusations of resemblance to the uniform of prisoners of Nazi concentration camps. Izvestia reported this on Telegram.
The gray and blue Halloween outfit consists of a cardigan and shorts. The network drew attention to the vertical stripes, which were also used in uniforms for concentration camps. Users also note that the trim elements of the suit resemble barbed wire. At the same time, some commentators saw in the suit a reference to the outfit of the hero of the film “Beetlejuice”.
Zara did not give a reason for refusing to sell the new suit.
The Spanish network has previously been involved in similar scandals. In 2014, children's pajamas with a yellow six-pointed star were withdrawn from sale, and in 2007, bags with swastika designs were discontinued.
Open Questions
- Why did the company not comment on the reasons for the refusal to sell?
