In the wake of the protests that erupted across the United States following the death of George Floyd, rumors have been circulating on social media that luxury stores, including Louis Vuitton, were looted. But was the Louis Vuitton store actually Targeted by looters?
The Rumors:
Many videos and images have been circulating on social media showing luxury stores with shattered windows and empty shelves. Some of these posts claim that these stores were Targeted and looted by protesters.
One such video shows a group of people breaking through a window at a Louis Vuitton store. The clip quickly went viral on social media, with many claiming that the store was being looted.
However, it soon emerged that the video was not recent but actually from 2011 when London saw widespread riots after Mark Duggan was shot by police.
The Facts:
While there were reports of looting in various parts of the United States during the recent protests, there is no concrete evidence to suggest that the Louis Vuitton store was one of them.
Louis Vuitton has not made any official statement regarding incidents at their stores during the protests. However, some reports suggest that several luxury retailers in New York City took precautionary measures such as boarding up their storefronts to prevent any potential damage.
- According to The New York Times, “By Sunday night [May 31st], police officers and employees at high-end shops like Hermès and Chanel had cleared out displays and boarded up windows.”
- An article in Harper’s Bazaar reported that “all over Los Angeles..stores like Gucci and Alexander McQueen had taken precautionary measures such as boarding up all their windows.”
Some photos posted on social media also show Louis Vuitton stores with boarded-up windows. However, this could simply be a precautionary measure taken by the store to protect their merchandise and property.
The Conclusion:
While there were reports of looting in various parts of the United States during the recent protests, it is unclear whether the Louis Vuitton store was one of them. The video that went viral on social media showing a group of people breaking into a Louis Vuitton store was actually from 2011. However, some reports suggest that several luxury retailers took precautionary measures such as boarding up their storefronts to prevent any potential damage.
It is important to be cautious when consuming information on social media and to verify the sources before accepting them as fact. While it is important to hold those who engage in looting accountable for their actions, it is equally important not to jump to conclusions and spread misinformation.