Mike Tyson Accuses Supreme of Unauthorized Flag Change on Iconic Jacket
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is taking legal action against Supreme for replacing the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag on a jacket without his permission. The jacket, originally designed by Jeff Hamilton, was modified by Supreme in a collaboration with Martine Rose. Tyson's representatives state the change was unauthorized and politically charged. Supreme has reportedly pulled the jacket from its collection.
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- Mike Tyson is suing Supreme for replacing the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag on a jacket.
- The jacket was originally designed by Jeff Hamilton to honor Tyson's international career.
- Supreme allegedly made the change without Tyson's consent during a collaboration with Martine Rose.
- Tyson's team claims the unauthorized modification associates him with an unapproved political message.
- Supreme has reportedly removed the controversial jacket from its planned collection.
- Tyson previously distanced himself from a fundraiser for the Israeli military.
Former world boxing champion Mike Tyson is reportedly upset with the streetwear brand Supreme for allegedly replacing the Israeli flag with the Palestinian flag on a jacket designed to honor his career. The jacket, originally created by American designer Jeff Hamilton, featured numerous flags representing Tyson's international career, including the Israeli flag. Supreme, in a collaboration with British designer Martine Rose, revisited the iconic jacket, but the Israeli flag was replaced with the Palestinian flag. Tyson's representatives claim this modification was made without his consent, constituting a breach of contract and an unauthorized association of his image with a political message he did not approve. Supreme has reportedly withdrawn the controversial jacket from its collection before its release. Tyson's team is considering legal action. This incident follows a November 2023 event where Tyson was photographed at a fundraiser for the Israeli military. He later distanced himself, stating he was unaware of the event's exact nature and made no donation, emphasizing his commitment to peace and refusal to be aligned with any political or military side.
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