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Michael Kors has to be boycotted

Michael Kors is a brand of Estee Lauder

Founder Ronald Lauder is the president of the World Jewish Congress, and chairman of the Jewish National Fund, and is a zionist with extremist views and financially and politically supports Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.

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Alternatives to Estee Lauder Products

Lush cosmetics
Huda beauty
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Unbranded oil based perfumes

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Some other brands to boycott

Ahava

Ahava is an Israeli company which operates its manufacturing facilities in Occupied Palestine, stealing resources from the Dead Sea.

Kylie Cosmetics

Kylie posted that she stands with Israel before deleting it following backlash from followers.

Bath & Body Works

Pro-Israeli brand. Les Wexner who owns L Brands, the parent company of Bath&Body Works, is a staunch ally of Israel, and a long time business partner of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child trafficker.

Amika

Manufactured on occupied Palestinian land.

MoroccanOil

Moroccan Oil obscures its manufacturing and origins. It poses as a moroccan brand, however its products are all manufactured in Isreal.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Scott Friedman who along with Selena Gomez is a co-founder of Rare Beauty, has been accused by the general public of supporting zionism. After initial backlash for her stance on the israeli genocide of Gaza and liking pro IDF posts, Selena Gomez posted on social media that Rare Beauty will donate to various causes including an israeli charity, Magen David Adom, to appease to her angry fans. We would advise to buy and support local brands.

Nestlé

Nestlé owns 53.8% share of leading Israeli food manufacturer Osem, an investment worth over $850 million. Nestle opened its Research & Development Centre in Israel, in Sderot. And since then it has steadily increased its investment in Israel, its initial 10% stake in Osem has now grown to a controlling 53.8%. Nestle has 9 factories in Israel. Osem is an israeli food manufacturer which operates in Occupied Palestine. Nestle owns a controlling stake in Osem. Avoid Nestle products until they divest all operations in Occupied Palestine. Especially avoid any Osem brands such as Sabra Salads and others which can be found via the wikipedia page in the source.

Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf publicly supports the Israeli occupation force. It's among 106 German companies that publicly showed siding with Israel.

Colgate

Highly Israel-supporting.

History of Michael Kors

Michael Kors and Estée Lauder's collaboration began with the launch of Michael Kors' first fragrance in 2000. This fragrance marked the beginning of a successful partnership between the renowned fashion designer and the iconic beauty brand. Named simply 'Michael,' the fragrance encapsulated Kors' signature style of luxury and sophistication, appealing to a wide audience with its modern yet timeless scent.

Over the years, Michael Kors and Estée Lauder continued to collaborate on various fragrance releases, each embodying the essence of the Michael Kors brand. These fragrances became synonymous with elegance and glamour, reflecting Kors' vision of accessible luxury. With their distinct scents and stylish packaging, Michael Kors fragrances became a staple in the world of perfumery, beloved by consumers globally.

The partnership between Michael Kors and Estée Lauder expanded beyond fragrances, with the introduction of makeup and skincare products under the Michael Kors Beauty umbrella. These products mirrored Kors' aesthetic, offering consumers luxurious beauty essentials infused with sophistication and innovation. With each new release, Michael Kors and Estée Lauder continued to redefine beauty standards, blending fashion and beauty seamlessly to create products that exude confidence and style. Today, Michael Kors Beauty remains a prominent player in the beauty industry, embodying the timeless allure and elegance that both brands are renowned for.