Zara removes Halloween costume likened to concentration camp uniform from website after backlash

Clothing retailer Zara has removed a children's Halloween costume from its website following online backlash after the outfit was likened to concentration camp uniforms worn by inmates. The ensemble, consisting of a cardigan and shorts, featured vertical gray and blue stripes, decorative topstitching, a lapel flower, and a distressed effect, though it was described by the company simply as a kids' costume.

The removal of the garment drew further reaction, with a claims conference head noting that repeated incidents by the firm highlight an ongoing need for Holocaust education. Initial online reactions had also suggested the costume resembled garb worn by the character Beetlejuice before broader comparisons to concentration camp uniforms emerged.