Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Palestinian Flag on Jacket Design

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is suing the streetwear brand Supreme for allegedly violating their contract during the creation of a joint collection. The collaboration, which also involved designer Martine Rose, was intended to be inspired by Tyson's personal wardrobe and boxing career. A key item, a jacket, was designed based on an original piece from Tyson's closet.

According to Tyson's team, Supreme secretly altered the jacket's design without his knowledge or consent. The original design featured an Israeli flag, but Supreme replaced it with a Palestinian flag. Tyson's representatives stated that he agreed to a collaboration inspired by his personal style but never authorized changes that could involve him in a geopolitical dispute.

"Tyson agreed to a collaboration inspired by the original jacket, but the company changed the design without his approval. The company involved Tyson in a political conflict against his will," an official representative for the boxer said. His team called the brand's actions unacceptable and a gross breach of contract, vowing to use all legal means to protect his reputation and interests.

Facing criticism and the threat of legal action, Supreme decided to cancel the entire collection's launch. The controversial jacket and other items will not be sold, and the project was halted before its market release. However, the cancellation does not automatically resolve the dispute, as issues of copyright, agreement terms, and responsibility for the unauthorized design change remain to be settled legally.