WWD September 18, 2026 • 17:51

EXCLUSIVE: Converse Responds After Campaign Ad Draws KKK and Lynching Comparisons Online: ‘We’re Sorry’ - WWD

By Karla Rodriguez

EXCLUSIVE: Converse Responds After Campaign Ad Draws KKK and Lynching Comparisons Online: ‘We’re Sorry’ - WWD

FN reached out to Converse for a statement and the brand released an apology after campaign ad receives KKK comparisons.

Converse is apologizing after landing in hot water this week after photos from two separate ad campaigns were criticized by social media users after aspects of the photos drew comparisons to Ku Klux … [+2924 chars]

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