The animated video begins with the Eiffel Tower in the French capital draped in a golden brown coat. The 15-second short ...

Paris: A recent advertisement by the Islamic clothing brand Merrachi has ignited a heated debate in France. The ...

A controversy has seemingly erupted over a promotional video of the Dutch fashion brand Merrachi. The ad showed a hijab ...

French political leaders condemned the ad as a 'deliberate provocation,' while social media was ablaze with divided opinions ...

Animated advert for modest clothing brand sparks controversy and Islamophobic criticism among social media users and ...

The ad has sparked intense reactions in France, with many criticising the brand for its perceived blending of French and Islamic symbols.

Strident reactions have been sparked in France by a promotional video by Dutch clothing company Merrachi, which depicts the Eiffel Tower covered in a hijab ( Islamic headscarf ).

The radical cast-iron tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and the centenary of the 1789 Revolution by engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel made use of new technology that was already popular in ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...