Olympic Breakdancer's Clothing Line Sparks Criticism Online

Olympic breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has launched a new clothing line, Raygun Threads, but the venture has faced a significant backlash online.

The brand, which debuted this week, has reportedly attracted only 100 followers and a wave of critical comments on social media.

One user described the designs as "laughable," while another suggested the launch "has to be a joke." Other criticisms included sentiments like "What an insult to Australia" and "Definitely not buying."

The collection features items such as hoodies emblazoned with 'Raygun' for $120, shirts for $60, and keyrings for $15. A children's range with shirts priced at $50 is also available. The brand's marketing states the apparel is made for "car karaoke, living room dance floors, and hugging loved ones."

Gunn, 39, modeled the clothing in images and videos shared on Instagram, where the brand's dedicated account was launched.

Despite the criticism, some supporters have voiced encouragement for Gunn, with comments like "Go girl, you're fantastic" and "I love what you bring to the planet."

Gunn's foray into fashion follows the recent release of her Netflix documentary, "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly." In the film, she discussed her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, admitting she had not been able to perform complex breakdancing moves prior to taking the stage and describing the performance as "cringe."

The documentary also touched upon her decision to leave academia after the fallout from her Olympic appearance and revealed details about her training, which was primarily overseen by her husband, Samuel Free.

Gunn stated in the documentary that she continued to breakdance and did not want to have regrets about participating in the Olympics, despite acknowledging her skill limitations at the time.