The Malaysia-based shoe company, Vern’s has issued a public apology and stopped selling a particular shoe after some Muslims raised concerns regarding its logo. According to some the logo of the footwear resembled the word ‘Allah’. Vern’s Holding clarified that the logo only depicted the silhouette of a stiletto heel with an ankle spiral strap. Acknowledging the issue, Vern stated that the logo’s shortcoming design might have led to the misinterpretation, however, it never intended to mock or offend any religious beliefs and expressed regret over the oversight.
Refund to all its customers:
In a statement released on Facebook, Vern’s assured customers that sales of the controversial footwear have been put to an immediate halt, and refunds will be provided to those customers who have already bought the item. The company stressed being more diligent and considerate in its design decisions to prevent such situations in the future.
Vern’s statement:
“We have absolutely no intention of designing a logo aimed at belittling or insulting any religion or belief,” Vern’s said in its social media post.
Controversy:
The issue gained attention after a three-minute video showcasing the controversial shoe went viral, sparking widespread public criticism. The controversy was mainly over its logo which resembled the Arabic writing for “Allah”.
