Boy London have found themselves in hot water with critics claiming their infamous eagle logo is ‘identical’ to the Parteiadler (Party’s Eagle) symbol of Germany’s Third Reich. In the brand’s version the eagle holds in the letter ‘O’ of boy, while the original design includes a swastika
Source: Boy London | SelfridgesDespite having lashings of celebrity fans, including Rihanna, Jessie J and Cara Delevigne, some businesses have even gone as far as withdrawing the brand from the shop floor. A spokeswoman for Brent Cross Shopping Centre in North-West London said: “Our Boy London line is no longer on the shop floor as we investigate.”
A spokesman for Boy London said the design is “in no way connected to Nazism”. He continued claiming the logo “was inspired by the eagle of the Roman Empire”. But what do you think? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts about the controversial topic.
