A Converse ad starring aespa's Karina is facing backlash over alleged similarities to KKK and lynching imagery. Here’s why the ad sparked controversy, debate and boycott calls online.

The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku ...

Converse deleted an Instagram ad featuring aespa’s Karina and apologized after critics said the lighting on her white skirt ...

In September 2026, footwear company Converse published an ad that social media users said evoked Ku Klux Klan and lynching ...

Marketing discipline and common sense both failed the cratering Nike brand. When does neglect turn into marketing malpractice ...

Sept 25 (Reuters) - Nike-owned sneaker brand Converse told employees it is pausing all marketing this week after an earlier ...

Nike shares edged lower Monday morning after a rough weekend, including controversy over a Converse ad that critics said resembled racist imagery.

A Converse ad released this week sparked social media backlash, with users saying the photo had a resemblance to a KKK member ...

Critics say the sneaker ad invokes imagery of the KKK and a person being lynched.

Alyssa Milano said she is getting rid of her Converse after a Chuck 70 X ad was compared to a Klan hood and lynching.

Converse has discontinued an advertisement following public backlash last week over what critics said appeared to be Ku Klux Klan symbolism and lynching in the shoe and apparel company's ad campaign.