Vetements controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Vetements criticized over collection referencing Hong Kong protests
Public backlash
Vetements drew criticism for pieces in its autumn/winter collection featuring a blue spray effect that its chief executive said referenced Hong Kong protests and police use of blue dye. Diet Prada questioned the label's use of the effect and called the reference inappropriate.
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Diet Prada questioned the label’s use of the effect: “Is Vetements baiting publicity through outrage or is their fashion statement just plain insensitive?”
The fashion label Vetements has drawn criticism for making reference to the Hong Kong protests in its latest collection.
Criticism of reported workplace conditions
Vetements received criticism over reported working conditions, including allegations of verbal violence, threats, camera surveillance, and extreme working hours. The criticism specifically targeted Guram Gvasalia. The supplied source does not establish a definitive legal finding or documented resolution.