Mike Tyson Threatens Lawsuit Against Supreme Over Hoodie Design
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is threatening legal action against the streetwear brand Supreme for allegedly altering a hoodie design without his consent. The design, part of a collaboration celebrating Tyson's career, reportedly replaced the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag in an approved mock-up. Tyson's lawyer claims this constitutes a material breach of contract, and his team will take steps to protect his image.
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- Mike Tyson is threatening legal action against Supreme over a hoodie design change.
- The design allegedly replaced the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag.
- Tyson claims the alteration was made without his approval, breaching their contract.
- The hoodie was part of a collection celebrating Tyson's boxing legacy.
- Supreme has not yet officially commented on the allegations.
Boxing icon Mike Tyson is reportedly preparing legal action against the streetwear brand Supreme over a hoodie design that allegedly replaced the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag. Tyson, 60, claims the company breached their contract by altering a design that had been approved by his representatives, without his knowledge.
The hoodie was part of a collaboration between Supreme and designer Martine Rose, intended to celebrate Tyson's boxing legacy. The design was inspired by an old, well-known jacket by Jeff Hamilton, which featured various national flags. However, the original approved version reportedly included the Israeli flag, while the new version displayed the Palestinian flag in its place.
Social media users noticed the change upon the collection's reveal last Monday, sparking online discussion. Reports indicated that images of the hoodie were removed from Supreme's promotional materials before sales began, and the item was not available for purchase. Speculation arose that Tyson's team had demanded its removal due to the flag alteration.
Tyson's lawyer, Mitchell Schuster, confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone that the collaboration was meant to honor his client's boxing heritage and that the team approved a design based on Hamilton's iconic jacket. He accused Supreme of unilaterally changing the approved design, drawing Tyson into an unrelated political controversy and constituting a material breach of contract.
Schuster stated that due to Supreme's repeated disregard for their demands, Tyson's legal counsel will take all necessary steps to protect his name, image, and legacy. As of the report, Supreme had not responded to Rolling Stone's request for comment, and no formal lawsuit had been filed, only an intention to pursue legal action for the alleged breach of contract.
