Louis Vuitton fashion show turns ugly: Protesters clash with police after Barcelona park was closed for catwalk event starring Sophie Turner, Jennifer Connelly and Ana de Armas
Protestors rage against private event in public park and alleged damage to steps
Dramatic clashes have broken out between police and protestors near a famous Barcelona park after it was closed for a private fashion event today.
Chaotic scenes showed friction between baton-wielding officers and residents rallying against the use of public property for a Louis Vuitton runway earlier today, with stars from around the world arriving to show off next year’s Cruise collection.
Emma Stone, Sophie Turner, Jennifer Connelly and Ana de Armas were among the top names welcomed by the luxury French brand to parade their 2025 range in the Catalan capital this week, while the organisers have been accused of ‘privatising’ public space.
Shocking video showed protestors being beaten back by masked police in riot gear as they raged against Louis Vuitton’s use of the historic Park Güell, with critics voicing opposition towards both the event itself and the disruption it causes in the city for days.
Enraged by the organisers’ alleged damage to the historic steps to the park, Catalan Mossos police made several arrests after demonstrators stopped a vehicle from entering, local media claimed.
Matters came to a head on Thursday as huge crowds wielding banners encircled officers, who were seen shoving residents and beating one man to the ground after he lashed out with a kick.