Fashion DONTs: 5 of the Most Controversial Clothing Ever Sold ...

By Vanessa • Sep 19, 2014

1. Kent State University Sweater

Kent State University Sweater How this sweater made it from production to the shelves, I'll never know. I mean, how did no one in the Urban Outfitters team think "Ok, all this splatter looks like blood... Kent State had a shooting back in the 70s, this isn't right... at all." The store had put the "vintage" sweater on sale for $130. The description read, "Washed soft and perfectly broken in, this vintage Kent State sweatshirt is cut in a loose, slouchy fit. Excellent vintage condition. We only have one, so get it or regret it!" People went crazy as soon as this hit the internet. Urban has since removed the sweatshirt from their website and issued an apology which can be read here: twitlonger.com.

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2. Eat Less

Eat Less Once again, Urban couldn't have been more wrong with releasing this shirt. It's not new but the controversy around this shirt has recently resurfaced. It angered many people that the shirt read "eat less," rather than something like "eat healthy". Sophia Bush was so disturbed by it that she said she'd never shop at the store again, encouraging her fans to do the same. You can read what she had to say at: dosomething.org.

3. White is the New Black

White is the New Black With what was supposed to be a play on Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black," Zara seemed to piss off a lot of people with this shirt. Many viewed the shirt as offensive and racist.

4. Depression

Depression C'mon, Urban. How can you keep releasing so many things that are just far from being acceptable? This shirt angered many because it was seen as glamorizing depression, a very serious matter. The company tweeted an apology (again), which you can read here: twitlonger.com. Back in May 2013, Urban was forced to apologize to addiction organizations for selling shot glasses, flasks and beer koozies designed to resemble prescription pill bottles as well as "Syringe Shot Shooters."

5. Swift Diss

Swift Diss Back in 2013, Ambercrombie released a shirt that read, "more boyfriends than t.s." It isn't such a scandal but it's definitely offensive. A Swift fan started a petition when the shirt was released and urged fellow fans to contact A&F's PR. The fans claimed the shirt promoted bullying. The company quickly removed the shirts from their shelves but never issued out an apology.

Unfortunately, there are SO many more companies/clothing items that should have never made it past the 'idea room'. You would think that people would have a sense of what would work and what wouldn't! Which of these clothing items do you think was the most unacceptable?

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  • Simone

    2014-09-21T00:58:00.245Z

    Freedom of speech. I don't personally care for any of these clothes, by I also couldn't care less if someone else makes or wears 'em. I'm glad I can say and wear whatever I want, and I don't think it's right to censor someone else just because we don't agree.
  • iloveparis624

    2014-09-20T16:42:47.906Z

    Classless!
  • Cassieculbreth

    2014-09-20T15:04:24.029Z

    They're all wrong except the Taylor swift one, that is honestly funny. If she doesn't want people laughing about her dating habits maybe she should change them. I don't hate her or think she's a slut, just that her list is long.
  • Amandamoe47

    2014-09-20T10:25:48.532Z

    They are all offensive and distasteful.
  • Gigi

    2014-09-21T01:52:15.557Z

    Oh urban outfitters. You sure are clueless
  • Renee

    2014-09-20T21:57:54.776Z

    I fine nothing offensive about the Taylor Swift tee..hmm but know what they say the TRUTH hurts! Lol like please eh facts are facts.
  • Heather

    2014-09-20T13:55:30.302Z

    Wow. Not cool. Especially the Kent State one.
  • lindsay

    2014-09-20T18:05:58.890Z

    People are so sensitive
  • Renee

    2014-09-20T21:58:21.193Z

    Find*
  • Mils

    2014-09-22T16:22:04.003Z

    U forgot to add the Zara sweater with the Star of David on black and white stripes that resembled what the Jews wore in the holocaust
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