Ed Sheeran's Mea Culpa and the Fashion Industry's Double Standard Ed Sheeran has apologized for his response to the Israeli Palestinian conflict, a move that follows the removal of opening act Macklemore from his tour due to similar pro Palestinian comments.
This development highlights the double standard at play in the fashion industry's handling of politics and social justice.
The fashion world prides itself on creativity and self expression, but it is also built on privilege and cultural appropriation.