Banksy Fires Back at Guess Over Unauthorized Artwork
Guess’s “Flower Thrower” Inspired Collection Raises a Riot of Questions
Banksy, the elusive graffiti king who keeps his real name a close‑knit secret, has once again taken to Facebook’s cousin Instagram to make a point. He posted a picture of Guess’s Regent Street store in London – the one that proudly displayed his iconic Flower Thrower mural on the window – and fired back at the fashion brand for using the art without permission.
His caption was a cheeky battle cry aimed straight at shoplifters: “Attention all shoplifters. Please go to GUESS on Regent Street. They’ve helped themselves to my artwork without asking, how can it be wrong for you to do the same to their clothes?” The statement was shared with 11.6 million followers, sparking a wildfire of comments.
Guess’s Response (and the Quick Cover‑Up)
- Guess had a new capsule collection up in the window – a collaboration by Brandalised, the urban graffiti license that says it offers “affordable graffiti collectibles” to Banksy fans.
- After the post, Guess staff hurriedly covered the display and replaced the showpiece with something different.
- Guess’s team has been unreachable for comment so far.
Other Banksy Projects Keeping the Drama Alive
Just last week, Banksy unveiled a fresh work in Borodyanka, Ukraine, a town that had briefly been under Russian occupation and later suffered heavy damage during the early stage of the Russian invasion. He used the space to create a statement piece that reaffirms his “historic moment for our country” perspective.
In short, whether it’s a city wall, a high‑fashion storefront or a war‑torn town, Banksy’s guerrilla art is doing what it always does – speaking loud and lighting up disputes. Guess’s brand has got a good contender to chew on next.
