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Public Outcry Surrounds Zara Ad Bearing Resemblance to Gaza War Imagery
Zara, the Spanish fashion retailer, is grappling with severe backlash this week following an advertising campaign that critics argue closely mirrors distressing images from the Gaza war.
The campaign, aimed at promoting Zara's new versatile "Jacket," featured a photo shoot with model Kristen McMenamy posing alongside mannequins enveloped in white sheets and plastic. Zara defended this stylistic choice, asserting it as an artistic method intended to accentuate the jacket's adaptability.
However, for many observers, the visuals were uncomfortably reminiscent of Islamic burial attire, evoking the image of bodies seemingly wrapped in white body bags. Additional elements such as rubble, rocks, and a cutout resembling an inverted map of Palestine have further fueled controversy by conjuring grim scenes from Gaza.
This incident marks not the first time Zara has stirred outrage due to controversial associations with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In 2021, the company's head designer, Vanessa Perilman, faced criticism for directing anti-Palestinian remarks toward model Qaher Harhash on social media.
The recent campaign imagery swiftly ignited public outrage, gaining momentum under the hashtag #ZaraBoycott. Zara now faces mounting criticism for apparent lapses in learning from past public relations crises and allowing visual references that evoke regional wars and loss of life.
As public condemnation continues to escalate, Zara is poised to confront challenging questions in the days ahead, navigating the repercussions of this controversial campaign.
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