Ralph Lauren Faces Backlash Over Gal Gadot Photoshoot
Fashion house Ralph Lauren is embroiled in controversy on social media following a promotional post featuring Israeli actress Gal Gadot. The images, taken by photographer Tal Abadi at The Jaffa hotel for the September issue of Modern Luxury magazine, showcase Gadot in the brand's fall collection. The official Ralph Lauren Instagram account, with over 16.7 million followers, shared the photos, which were accompanied by an enthusiastic caption.
However, the post quickly ignited a backlash from pro-Palestinian social media users. Many commenters called for a boycott of Ralph Lauren products, using slogans like "Bye-bye, Ralph Lauren" and "No to Zionists." Some users declared their intention to unfollow the brand and cease purchasing its items.
Conversely, the post also garnered support for the brand. Some commenters defended Ralph Lauren, highlighting its founder, Ralph Lauren, who was born to Jewish immigrants from the former Russian Empire and never concealed his heritage. These supporters reportedly mocked the activists calling for a boycott.
As of now, Ralph Lauren has not issued an official statement regarding the controversy. This incident follows previous reporting on Gal Gadot's new film receiving negative reviews.
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