Designer Kelli Molczyk’s recent collection at Omaha Fashion Week sparked controversy over a jacket with a symbol that resembled a swastika. Show organizers initially remained silent, but eventually released a statement condemning the design and banning Molczyk from future shows. Molczyk claimed the symbol was an “antique pinwheel quilt remnant” purchased from a Nebraska store, and not a swastika. However, many were skeptical, accusing her of trying to downplay the issue and show organizers of being slow to react. Online, reactions ranged from outrage to disbelief, with some calling out the show’s producer for not speaking out sooner and others questioning Molczyk’s intentions.
