Fashion chain says it had no intention to recognise or promote the Third Reich
Fashion chain Izzue has 'deeply apologised' for its range of Nazi-themed clothing, which it removed from its stores on Tuesday in response to public outrage.
'We have absolutely no intention to recognise or promote Nazism and [we intended] no political implication ... on the usage of the swastika,' Izzue says in a newspaper advertisement carried by the South China Morning Post today.
'In response to the comments received, display banners and all related merchandises have been immediately removed from our shops.
'We deeply apologise for any discomfort and inconvenience caused.'
The apology comes just three days after the store's marketing manager Deborah Cheng told the Post: 'This is Hong Kong, and Chinese people are not sensitive about Nazism.' She also said people should not be 'too sensitive', adding that 'most of the complaints are from foreigners'.