The Resistance Panther Jacket based on the semi-militant, American revolutionary group The Black Panthers.
Since it is in France, maybe no one will get offended, but the jacket does feature a patch on the sleeve that says “Huey P. Newton†as well as a Black Panther Patch. While there's no doubt that the Resistance Panther Jacket will be warm, it might also start a race riot in your neighborhood.
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The Resistance Panther Jacket Pays Homage to the Black Panthers
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