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Vans Competition Pulls Sneaker Brand Into Hong Kong Political Row

A shoe design in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement could land Vans in hot water with Chinese consumers.
Naomiso's entry for Vans' Custom Culture competition | Source: Vans website
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  • Zoe Suen

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