"I Can't Believe They're Real": Cockroaches Squirm Inside Transparent Jacket in Chilling Subway Fashion Sighting

“Roachcoat” Created by Streetwear Brand Uncommon NY
Not a Retail Item, but a Brand Marketing Project
Cockroaches Used Believed to Be Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

A man wearing a transparent jacket filled with live cockroaches was spotted in the New York subway, attracting widespread attention online. While initially dismissed as an eccentric stunt, it was later confirmed that the jacket was part of a marketing project by a streetwear brand.

Recently, international media outlets such as Free Press Journal reported that a video showing a man standing inside a New York subway car with several cockroaches inside a transparent plastic jacket was rapidly spreading across social media and online communities, sparking controversy. In the video, some passengers are seen reacting with shocked expressions, while others simply pass by without intervening. Online users responded with comments like, "It's a nightmare scene," "I can't believe those are real cockroaches," and "It's shocking that someone actually wore that on the subway." Some even remarked that the calm reactions of certain citizens highlighted "the unique indifference of New Yorkers."

Initially, some online users speculated that the jacket could be a product from a luxury brand. However, according to various international media and online sources, the jacket was identified as the "Roachcoat," created by the New York-based streetwear brand Uncommon NY. It was not intended for retail sale but rather produced as a promotional project for the brand. Reports explained that the brand aimed to evoke discomfort with a visual message by placing live insects inside sealed pockets. The concept for the Roachcoat was reportedly inspired by an NBA season incident in which a Boston Celtics reporter referred to the New York Knicks as "like cockroaches." The brand stated that it embraced this description as a symbol, linking the cockroach’s tenacious survival to the team’s image in its product introduction.

The cockroaches used inside the jacket are believed to be Madagascar hissing cockroaches, which are known to be relatively docile and pose little risk to humans, making them suitable for educational and filming purposes. However, this video has drawn attention not only for the disgust it generated, but also as a notable example of brand marketing using provocative visuals. Furthermore, the use of live insects in the presentation is expected to spark continued debate over discomfort and ethical concerns.

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