After the release of HBO’s documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which features interviews from James Safechuck and Wade Robson–reviving claims that the singer sexually abused children–Louis Vuitton has decided to remove Michael Jackson-themed clothes from its new collection.
The collection was shown at Paris fashion week in January on a set inspired by the late singer’s “Billie Jean” video. The label’s American designer Virgil Abloh also wrote a long tribute to Jackson in his show notes and posted a poem about the icon on Instagram.
The collection featured a black T-shirt printed with Jackson’s trademark shoes and white socks, variations on the legendary three-zip red jacket worn by the late singer in the video for “Beat It,” and the flag of the singer’s home state, Indiana was emblazoned on one of the coats, among others.
As Louis Vuitton announced that it would no longer make any piece from the collection “that directly features Michael Jackson elements,” Abloh added, “I strictly condemn any form of child abuse, violence or infringement against any human rights.”
Others who have “dropped” the “King of Pop”
- The creators of “The Simpsons” have shelved one of the animated series’ classic episodes called Stark Raving Dad (originally released in 1991) because it features Michael Jackson’s voice.
- Several radio stations have also dropped Jackson’s music from their playlists.
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is removing the late signer’s items on display: white gloves, fedora, and a signed poster.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are no longer including “Beat It” as part of their in-game entertainment.
What celebrities are saying about “Leaving Neverland”
Lupe Fiasco
Ellen DeGeneres
I’m watching @Oprah interview James Safechuck and Wade Robson from #LeavingNeverland on @OWNTV. I hope everyone watches this. #AfterNeverland
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) March 5, 2019
Sia
https://twitter.com/Sia/status/1103092078723002368
T.I.