Banksy believes GUESS lifted his paintings for its new clothes line, so he’s encouraging his followers to steal the garments proper again.
The nameless artist posted in regards to the vogue firm on November 18th with the message, “Consideration all shoplifters. Please go to GUESS on Regent Road. They’ve helped themselves to my paintings with out asking, how can or not it’s unsuitable so that you can do the identical to their garments?”
Banksy’s submit features a photograph of GUESS’ London store, which contains a window show of t-shirts and jackets adorned with the artist’s Thug for Life bunny. Behind the garments is a blown up print of Banksy’s well-known depiction of a person throwing flowers.
In response to the BBC, the gathering was created in collaboration with Brandalised, an organization with a license to promote Banksy’s work to followers, so it seems GUESS’ transfer was authorized. When the corporate debuted the clothes line earlier this month, CCO Paul Marciano stated, “The graffiti of Bansky has had an exceptional affect that resonates all through standard tradition. This new capsule assortment with Brandalised is a means for vogue to point out its gratitude.”
Nonetheless, after Banksy’s submit, the London store closed down, lined its window show of the gathering, and employed safety to protect the doorway.
