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A holiday window on a busy Los Angeles shopping strip is drawing crowds — and outrage — for turning celebrity criticism into a seasonal spectacle.
The display, created by fashion retailer Kitson, sits between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood and has ignited debate over how far satire should go during the holidays.
The Express reports that the installation singles out multiple public figures, with the Duchess of Sussex placed squarely at its centre.
Pop-culture provocation
Kitson’s annual “villains” window, which the store has staged since 2020, returned this month with a roster of high-profile targets.
Meghan Markle appears among them, framed by tabloid headlines from the past year. The exhibit labels her a “holiday hypocrite,” a “Montecito diva” and “villain of the year.”
Nearby panels highlight claims that she “won’t let go of her royal status” and that she and Prince Harry are “disliked by Americans.”
The retailer pairs her image with other figures selected for the satirical line-up, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, George Clooney and Katy Perry, Express reports
A history of cheeky merchandise
According to The Express, this is not the first time Kitson has capitalised on the Sussexes’ public profile.
After the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020, the retailer produced clothing emblazoned with ‘Team Meghan and Harry’ and ‘Team William and Kate,’ encouraging shoppers to stake their allegiance
The company’s latest stunt extends that tradition, positioning its window as commentary on celebrity culture while critics argue it veers into personal ridicule.
Reactions and resonance
The display’s prominence — situated just minutes from the couple’s Montecito home base — has amplified its sting among supporters. Others view it as characteristic of Los Angeles’ appetite for irreverent pop-culture theatre.
What remains clear, according to the Express, is that Kitson’s Christmas window continues to tap into ongoing fascination with the Sussexes, leveraging public debate for retail attention.
Sources: Express.
