The garment 'is very near and dear to our hearts as Palestinians and to see it appropriated is highly offensive, especially during this time,' the Council on American-Islamic Relations said.
The blog observed:"So LVMH’s stance on politics is 'neutral,' but they’re still making a $705 logo-emblazoned keffiyeh, which is a traditional Arab headdress that’s become a symbol of Palestinian nationalism. Hmmmm…"
"The timing is horrible, families have been wiped out, hundreds of people killed, thousands injured in brutal violence against a captive population in Gaza," Nihad Awad, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations , told NBC News on Friday."The keffieh is very near and dear to our hearts as Palestinians and to see it appropriated is highly offensive, especially during this time, in an effort to make a buck.
Representatives for Louis Vuitton did not return several messages left Thursday night and Friday morning seeking the company's response.A screenshot from the spot pulled by Dunkin' Donuts.
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