Coleen Rooney has detonated a row after using the logo of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament for her new jewellery range.
Some of her pendants for budget chain Argos feature the iconic symbol of the anti-war movement. But it appears some folk within CND are angry the millionaire WAG hasn’t made a charitable donation for its use.
The logo isn’t a registered trademark, but a CND source said: “When people use it for their own financial gain it’s the done thing to give some money over – but neither Coleen or Argos have.
“There are people within the organisation who are very annoyed about it. It doesn’t seem fair someone else is making a profit out of it.”
A source close to Coleen, 23, admitted: “She was somewhat under-briefed on the political sensibility.
“She knew the symbol was something to do with peace, but wasn’t sure quite what.
“She would hate to think she had caused offence in any way.”
Four types of pendant, priced from £12.69 to £19.59, bear the CND symbol. Coleen, who was paid £590,000, has also put her name to a selection of watches, rings, earrings and bracelets.
Argos bosses are said to be delighted at the way the jewellery is flying out of their shops after last month’s launch.
Source: People.co.uk
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