Diesel Draws Controversy with Homophobic Slur Jacket

\u201cThis is disgusting from @DIESEL. Are offensive words fashion now? #homophobia this can't be allowed\u201d

— Danny \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@Danny \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1541613208

\u201c@mattjeast_ @DIESEL What the flying fricken hell is this????? I have the strongest hate for this word and the way it\u2019s thrown around like it\u2019s nothing, and they\u2019ve just gone and put it all over a jacket. It isn\u2019t a positive word that should be plastered all over a jacket. Bold move diesel bold move.\u201d

— Chazz (@Chazz) 1541632671

\u201cTo be honest, I'm with Diesel on this one. Ny taking ownership of a word you take away its power. I'm gay and faggot is my favourite word. It's also used frequently within my circle of friends both gay and straight. I'd wear that jacket.\u201d

— Friends Call me Dom (@Friends Call me Dom) 1541668662

\u201cWe STAND with @Diesel and their FAGGOT jacket. And if you dont, you are a huge hypocrite. Also:\n \u201cAll proceeds from this jacket are benefitting the @AliForneyCenter\nIn NY which provides shelter, food and programs to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The majority are ppl of COLOUR &/or #HIV+\u201d

— Gay Male Journal (www.gaymalejournal.org) (@Gay Male Journal (www.gaymalejournal.org)) 1541687211