Paris Fashion Show Sparks Diplomatic Spat with El Salvador Over Prison Imagery
Designer faces backlash for referencing country’s mega-prisons
A Paris Fashion Week show that highlighted the harsh conditions of El Salvador’s mega-prisons has sparked a war of words, with President Bukele accusing the event of 'glorifying criminals.' The designer defended the presentation as a critique of authoritarian practices, igniting broader debate about art, politics, and human rights.