Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
United States withdrawal of yellow-and-black shirts
Fred Perry stopped selling the yellow-and-black shirts in the United States because of their appropriation by the Proud Boys. The company later reiterated that the restriction would remain until the association ended.
2017
Proud Boys adoption of Fred Perry clothing
The Proud Boys adopted a yellow-and-black Fred Perry shirt combination and related visual references. CEO John Flynn publicly rejected the group and its ideals, stating that they conflicted with the company's beliefs.
2013
Fred Perry symbolism appears in a French far-right and far-left confrontation
The brand's clothing was associated with opposing political groups in France, reflecting the wider and contested use of skinhead-derived symbols. A fight outside a Fred Perry private sale in Paris resulted in the death of far-left activist Clément Méric.