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Prada Sparks Controversy Naming Palestinian Rapper Saint Levant Brand Ambassador
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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago
What happened
Italian fashion house Prada named Palestinian rapper Saint Levant as brand ambassador during Milan Men's Fashion Week, sparking political debate over his wearing of a historic Palestine map pendant. The appointment highlights tensions between cultural representation and political symbolism in global fashion.
- 01Prada appointed Palestinian rapper Saint Levant as brand ambassador during Milan Men's Fashion Week.
- 02Saint Levant wears a pendant depicting historic Palestine, sparking political controversy.
- 03He advocates for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and ending Israeli occupation.
- 04Prada's Instagram announcement triggered a polarized debate among supporters and critics.
- 05Pro-Israel activists condemned the appointment as denying Israel's existence.
- 06Prada has not publicly addressed the controversy or the pendant's symbolism.
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