Gap Is ‘Taking Immediate Steps’ to Remove Kanye West’s Yeezy Products From Stores
usmagazine.comEnough is enough. Gap will remove Yeezy Gap products from their storefronts amid Kanye West‘s controversial behavior and recent anti-semitic remarks.In a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, October 25, the retailer said the company is “taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap products from our stores and we have shut down YeezyGap.com.”Gap added: “Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated in accordance with our values.
On behalf of our customers, employees and shareholders, we are partnering with organizations that combat hate and discrimination.”The brand’s decision comes after West, 45, announced his plans to terminate his relationship with Gap in September.
Gap echoed similar sentiments at the time.Yeezy and Gap’s partnership was unveiled in 2020. Together, the brands rolled out a selection of hoodies and T-shirts — as well as a $200 puffer coat, which sold out in hours.
The two then joined forces with Balenciaga on Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga collection. The “Graduation” artist teamed up with Balenciaga’s creative director, Demna, on the eight-piece Yeezy Gap collection.
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