Bradley Carney, 28, walked into a Middlesbrough branch of JD Sports in an attempt to steal clothing but was wearing stolen Hugo Boss items with a security tag attached.
It raised eyebrows when the documentarian was picked for a campaign by trainer giant Nike and high street chain JD Sports to model a re-run of the classic Air Max 95 OG Neon.
Just as retailers find their footing after the pandemic, an energy shock and the highest inflation in decades, they're faced with the prospect of higher taxes.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Ikea, Boots, JD Sports, Currys and Kingfisher are among those to have signed a letter to the Chancellor.
The party's 'Doge' unit found more than £24,000 had been spent by Kent county council on the extravagant visits, alongside spending sprees at JD Sports and PCWorld.
The announcement is the latest blow to the UK high street and comes after a number of retailers, including Sports Direct, JD Sports, New Look, and WHSmith, also announced closures.