A New York-based fashion brand is facing backlash on social media following its most recent fashion show. During New York Fashion Week, Bstroy debuted a series of bullet-ridden school sweatshirts in their spring/summer 2020 show.
The menswear line unveiled several school shooting-themed hoodies in the show, featuring
Columbine,
Sandy Hook Elementary,
Virginia Tech and
Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Each sweatshirt featured distressed detailing resembling bullet holes.
All four schools have seen
mass shootings over the last two decades, resulting in the deaths of nearly 100 people.
While some have praised designers Brick Owens and Duey Catorze for calling attention to the
issue of gun violence, others have accused the duo of attempting to profit from tragedy.