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 <\/p>\n
By Sam Webb for MailOnline <\/p>\n
Published: 15:09 EST, 13 October 2014 | Updated: 19:40 EST, 13 October 2014 <\/p>\n
The infamous founder of WikiLeaks is reportedly launching a fashion label to cash on his notoriety and rebellious image. <\/p>\n
Julian Assange, an Australian, is working on a range of clothes for Indian customers in partnership with local company Franchisee India. <\/p>\n
'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. <\/p>\n
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Fashion revolutionary? WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reportedly launching a fashion line in India <\/p>\n
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 <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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