Wikileaks founder Julian Assange plans clothing range from his embassy refuge

Controversial founder 'working with Indian clothing manufacturer' He is currently living inEcuadorian embassy fighting extradition to Sweden Assange, 43, is 'excited' about the clothing line, says WikiLeaks rep

By Sam Webb for MailOnline

Published: 15:09 EST, 13 October 2014 | Updated: 19:40 EST, 13 October 2014

The infamous founder of WikiLeaks is reportedly launching a fashion label to cash on his notoriety and rebellious image.

Julian Assange, an Australian, is working on a range of clothes for Indian customers in partnership with local company Franchisee India.

'India is one of the countries where awareness about WikiLeaks is the highest and Julian is excited about the proposition,' Olafur Vignir Sigurvinsson, an Iceland-based WikiLeaks representative, told the Times of India.

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Fashion revolutionary? WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reportedly launching a fashion line in India

Assange has been living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, when the UK decided to extradite him to Sweden where he is wanted on charges of sexual assault

It is believed the line will feature a stylised image of Assange's face, similar to clothing featuring the face of South American revolutionary Che Guevara.

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