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Gucci Pulls "Blackface Sweater" From Stores After Complaints
Associated Press ^ | Feb. 7, 2019

Posted on 02/07/2019 6:34:30 AM PST by ConservativeStatement

Gucci has apologized after complaints that a wool sweater with an oversized collar designed to cover the face resembled blackface makeup, and said the item had been pulled from its online and physical stores.

It was the latest case of a fashion house having to apologize for cultural or racial insensitivity — and further evidence that Italy in particular has a wretched record with racial insensitivity staining everything from fashion to soccer to politics.

(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodreporter.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: blackface; gucci; mask
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To: ClearCase_guy

Looks like we can all start shaming the Aunt Teefa crowd!
Goody!


41 posted on 02/07/2019 6:55:29 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic, Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
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To: csvset

The Yankees ought to sue....................that looks like a nightshirt from the Victorian era...................


42 posted on 02/07/2019 6:55:59 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: moovova

I heard they’re doing a remake......................


43 posted on 02/07/2019 6:56:25 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: Clutch Martin
Somebody needs to alert the NFL.


44 posted on 02/07/2019 6:57:44 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Yes, they must be pastel colors only


45 posted on 02/07/2019 6:58:24 AM PST by McGavin999 (Border security without a wall is like having a Ring doorbell without a door)
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To: UCANSEE2

LOL


46 posted on 02/07/2019 7:02:16 AM PST by Slyfox (Not my circus, not my monkeys)
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To: ConservativeStatement

That is super stupid-looking.


47 posted on 02/07/2019 7:02:30 AM PST by Tax-chick ("It is a kingly act to assist the fallen." ~ Mother Teresa)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Black eye-liner and mascara should be out-lawed too.


48 posted on 02/07/2019 7:03:03 AM PST by Slyfox (Not my circus, not my monkeys)
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To: ConservativeStatement

That sweater is some statement, especially at a price of $890!


49 posted on 02/07/2019 7:04:35 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine ( "It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: Red Badger

And no more chocolate frosting.
If anybody wants to smear some kind of white goop on their face, it’s perfectly ok with me.


50 posted on 02/07/2019 7:07:23 AM PST by all the best
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To: all the best

Devil’s Food Cake be racis!.................


51 posted on 02/07/2019 7:09:39 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: DivineMomentsOfTruth

Until it eats them hopefully...................


52 posted on 02/07/2019 7:10:10 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: csvset

Those two look like they were forced to wear that at gun point


53 posted on 02/07/2019 7:10:19 AM PST by Professional
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To: ConservativeStatement

That isn’t a blackface sweater. At $1000, it’s an “I’m an idiot” sweater...


54 posted on 02/07/2019 7:10:31 AM PST by Mr Rogers (Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
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To: ConservativeStatement

I’M waiting for them to start banning tanning products for being racist or would that just be cultural appropriation.


55 posted on 02/07/2019 7:11:05 AM PST by heylady
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To: Red Badger

it sold out.


56 posted on 02/07/2019 7:11:47 AM PST by nwrep
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To: ConservativeStatement

First they came for our ski masks... and we did nothing...
Then they came for our Al Jolson records...


57 posted on 02/07/2019 7:16:48 AM PST by Pravious
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To: ConservativeStatement
Yes. AND it means Gucci is trying to get in on the free publicity.
58 posted on 02/07/2019 7:17:51 AM PST by GOPJ (We renew our resolve America will NEVER be a socialist country. We are born free we will STAY free!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

So, what one company does indicts the entire country of Italy?
That is how leftists think.


59 posted on 02/07/2019 7:22:54 AM PST by I want the USA back (Lying Media: willing and eager allies of the hate-America left.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Gucci should apologize for selling something that ugly.


60 posted on 02/07/2019 7:28:03 AM PST by WKUHilltopper
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