Loewe controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Loewe faces backlash over outfit resembling concentration camp uniforms
Public backlash
Loewe faced backlash after shoppers and commenters said an outfit in its William De Morgan capsule collection resembled concentration camp uniforms. Loewe said it had not intended to refer to that history, apologized to anyone who felt it had been insensitive, and the outfit was removed from Loewe’s website.
Company response
Apology — Loewe
It was absolutely never our intention and we apologise to anyone who might feel we were insensitive to sacred memories.
Remediation — Loewe
The outfit has since been removed from Loewe's website
Source excerpt
The outfit has since been removed from Loewe's website
Instagram account Diet Prada recently pointed out that one outfit in the collection, a striped shirt and pants, closely resembled concentration camp uniforms from the Holocaust.
A European clothing brand is facing major backlash after many shoppers say it turned the Holocaust into a fashion statement.
2019
Loewe withdraws outfit after criticism over Holocaust-uniform resemblance
Public backlash
Loewe faced criticism that an outfit resembled a concentration camp uniform and removed the product from its commercial offering. The brand apologized, saying the resemblance was not its intention.
Company response
Apology — Loewe
Loewe apologized via Instagram Stories
Remediation — Loewe
The products featured have been removed from our commercial offering.
Source excerpt
A fashion brand has withdrawn an outfit from sale after critics said it looked like a concentration camp uniform worn by victims of the Holocaust.
Loewe apologized via Instagram Stories and has now removed the product from its website.
It was absolutely never our intention and we apologise to anyone who might feel we were insensitive to sacred memories.
2019
Loewe apologizes and removes criticized outfit
Company response
After criticism that an outfit resembled concentration camp uniforms worn by Holocaust victims, Loewe apologized and removed the products from its website and commercial offering. The brand said the resemblance was never its intention.
Company response
Apology — Loewe
Loewe issued an apology via the brand's Instagram account
Remediation — Loewe
has since removed the products from its website.
Source excerpt
Loewe issued an apology via the brand's Instagram account and has since removed the products from its website.
The backlash was fierce.
“It was brought to our attention that one of our looks featured in a magazine and part of our Arts and Crafts ceramicist William De Morgan could be misconstrued as referring to one of the most odious moments in the history of mankind,” Loewe said in a statement.