Levi's Stirs up Controversy for Using a Pink Triangle Symbol in Its Pride Collection
Influencer Connor Clary called out Levi's for using the pink triangle symbol in its Pride month collection without context of its history. Here's wha…
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Levi's Pride Collection Under Fire for Insensitive Symbolism
Levi's Pride Collection Sparks Controversy: A Review's Critique. A recent video review by Connor Clary has ignited a discussion surrounding Levi's 2025 Pride collection. Clary points out the use of the pink triangle, a symbol representing the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals during the Holocaust, without adequate context. "I would be very hesitant to support a corporation that's using that iconography sans any kind of awareness or education," Clary stated in his video. This lack of educational context, he argues, trivializes the suffering represented by the symbol. The review also criticizes the rest of the collection as "wildly underwhelming." The video has generated significant online discussion about the responsibility of corporations to engage thoughtfully with LGBTQ+ history and avoid insensitive use of powerful symbols. The incident highlights the complexities of corporate social responsibility and the importance of cultural sensitivity in marketing.
Fashion critic slams Levi’s for using pink triangles in Pride Month merch without context: "Almost took my breath away when I saw it"
Not enough people know where the pink triangle comes from.
