Fashion giant H&M forced to pull singlets off shelves after anti-Semitism complaints

SWEDISH fashion giant H&M have drawn heavy criticism over an ‘anti-Semitic’ singlet emblazoned with a skull in the center of a Star of David.

H&M has come under fire for a design on one of its singlets.

FASHION retailer H&M has pulled a vest from its shelves worldwide after accusations its design, which featured a menacing skull in the centre of a Star of David, was anti-Semitic.

The menswear item, which was withdrawn this week following complaints, was also destined for sale in Israel, where the retailer has 14 stores.

Why is H&M selling a vest with a skull emblazoned over a Star of David? Email [e-mail] to complain pic.twitter.com/Foz8H7zeq2

— Eylon Aslan-Levy (@Eylon_AL) March 23, 2014

H&M, a Swedish company, said in a statement on Friday: “We are sincerely sorry if the T-shirt print has offended anyone, it was not our intention to provoke such a reaction.”

European Jewish Congress President Moshe Kantor welcomed the garment's withdrawal, calling it a “thoughtless and insensitive design”.

Kantor said he hoped “that the symbols of the Jewish People will be given the same care as those of other minority groups”.