H&M Confirms it Has Rights to Justin Bieber Merchandise

The logo of H&M is on display outside a store on the day it closes, as the fashion retailer exits the Russian market, in Moscow, Russia November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
The logo of H&M is on display outside a store on the day it closes, as the fashion retailer exits the Russian market, in Moscow, Russia November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
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H&M Confirms it Has Rights to Justin Bieber Merchandise

The logo of H&M is on display outside a store on the day it closes, as the fashion retailer exits the Russian market, in Moscow, Russia November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
The logo of H&M is on display outside a store on the day it closes, as the fashion retailer exits the Russian market, in Moscow, Russia November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

Swedish clothes retailer H&M said on Thursday it had the rights to sell Justin Bieber merchandise it pulled from stores this week after the popstar said he had not given his approval.

"Justin's license holder has confirmed that H&M had the right contracts in place and followed all proper approval procedures for each selected design," H&M wrote in a statement.

On Monday, Bieber urged his 270 million Instagram followers not to buy the merchandise, calling it "trash" and said it was on sale without his approval. H&M pulled the items from sale.

"Out of respect for Justin, we removed the products from our site and stores, and we're working to find the best way to make use of them," H&M said, adding that the company had been Bieber's merchandise partner since 2016.

H&M, the world's second biggest fashion retailer, offered hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts with pictures of Bieber or quotes from his lyrics such as "I miss you more than life" from the song "Ghost".



Fashion Commission Concludes Fashion Performance, Modeling Course in Riyadh

Fashion Commission Concludes Fashion Performance, Modeling Course in Riyadh
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Fashion Commission Concludes Fashion Performance, Modeling Course in Riyadh

Fashion Commission Concludes Fashion Performance, Modeling Course in Riyadh

The Fashion Commission closed out the Fashion Performance and Modeling course, delivered in partnership with globally renowned fashion institution Istituto Marangoni.

Taking place in Riyadh, the program was designed to equip aspiring models and fashion talent with both the theoretical foundation and practical tools required to succeed in the global fashion industry.

The curriculum blended classroom instruction with immersive, hands-on experiences across key topics such as the history of fashion, fashion styling, body language, performance techniques, and live project development.

The course ran across two phases: May 18–29 and June 15–26, and was hosted at FCR in the JAX District, SPA reported.

Upon successful completion of the program, trainees received an official Certificate of Achievement from Istituto Marangoni, recognizing their participation in a world-class educational experience.

As part of the Fashion Commission’s broader mission to support the creative industries and expand regional opportunities in modeling, this course helps develop local talent, foster professionalism, and elevate Saudi Arabia’s presence within the international fashion ecosystem.