Zara Faces Backlash for Controversial Ad Campaign Comparing to Israel-Hamas Conflict

Zara has removed a controversial ad campaign titled "The Jacket" after facing backlash from consumers who drew comparisons to images from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The campaign, featuring a model in a warehouse surrounded by rubble and wrapped statues resembling shrouds, was intended to showcase craftmade garments in an artistic context. However, some customers found the images offensive and saw them as reminiscent of war imagery. This is not the first time Zara has faced controversy, as the brand was previously criticized for comments made by its head designer and for designs invoking Holocaust imagery.