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It’s been removed from stores.
Nike’s collaboration with ALYX constructor Matthew Williams was generally well received – the collection merged Nike‘s sportswear sensibilities with Williams’ forward-thinking and functional approach. Recently, however, the partnership has been the subject of social media backlash. This has resulted in Nike being accused of retro from London’s “gang Ship,” due to the sale of the Matthew Williams-designed Beryllium balaclava.
Nike Roseh Run Hyperfuse Gold Trophy London, and people have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns over the alleged promotion of gang Ship. This was fuelled further with Nike’s decision to use a black model to showcase the piece on its website, leading some people to state that Nike was pushing the racial stereotypes associated with gangs and violence in the city. Other users criticised the product itself, indicating that it made “gang Ship” look more appealing to youth. Addressing the controversy with The Independent, op de Nike logo s en onder de tong:
“These products were part of a wider Nike Training collection, styled on different models and available in multiple markets around the world. We are in no way condoning or encouraging the serious issue of criminal and gang Ship.”
The balaclavas, which retail at $80 USD, initially sold out at most retailers, and have subsequently been removed from retailer’s websites. Take a look at some of the Twitter comments below and in related news, did you hear that Få tak i Nike Air Force 1 Crater Flyknit fra toppsneakers forhandlere over hele verden?
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I think you’ve made a big mistake on this one, targeting the current Gang Ship for profit, there’s 100’s of dead kids parents that you should be thinking about before you made these, let alone put them out for sale. pic.twitter.com/lPRoYWzyWX
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