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Teenage Clothes Label Slammed and Banned from Schools Over Claims It Has Nazi Imagery

A line of clothing aimed at teenagers has been banned from schools in America over allegations its logo resembles Nazi insignia.

The ‘Metal Mulisha’ range includes T-shirts, shirts, caps and hats and has become massively popular with teen ‘Goths’ and young bikers.

But critics say the clothes’ logo has Nazi-style helmets and a lightning bolt ‘S’ - similar to those worn by Third Reich military forces.

The label has now been banned in a series of schools where gang or hate-related symbols are not allowed in dress-code policies.
Read entire article at Faded Tribune