Peace in fashion, but only as a hip symbol
Walk into any sleek West Elm store, and the first thing you’re likely to see is a giant red banner emblazoned with a white peace symbol. Peace is pretty. Browse Pottery Barn Teen, and you’ll be dazzled by backlit peace signs and multicolored peace-sign bedding. Peace is cool.
Visit the ubiquitous Gap store and find peace within reach on T-shirts and bracelets. Peace is accessible, at least as an accessory.
Where are the protesters passionately waving hand-drawn peace signs at marches, calling for an end to war?
What happened to “Give peace a chance” rather than “Give peace a place in your wardrobe”? Read more
Courtesy : www.cnn.com
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