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Prada Sparks Controversy Naming Palestinian Rapper as Brand Ambassador
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First reported by Kan News · 18 hours ago
What happened
Italian fashion house Prada named Palestinian rapper Saint Levant as its new brand ambassador during Milan Men's Fashion Week, sparking controversy due to his political activism and the historic Palestine pendant he wears. The appointment has ignited a global debate over the brand's perceived political stance amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
- 01Prada appointed Palestinian rapper Saint Levant as brand ambassador during Milan Men's Fashion Week.
- 02Saint Levant wears a pendant depicting historic Palestine, symbolizing pre-1948 borders.
- 03His political activism includes calls for ceasefire and ending Israeli occupation.
- 04Prada's Instagram announcement triggered polarized reactions worldwide.
- 05Pro-Israel activists condemned the appointment as denying Israel's existence.
- 06Prada previously named Palestinian-American Bella Hadid as global beauty ambassador.
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