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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!
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posted on
02/07/2019 6:55:29 AM PST
by
Cletus.D.Yokel
(Catastrophic, Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
To: csvset
The Yankees ought to sue....................that looks like a nightshirt from the Victorian era...................
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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....................)
To: moovova
I heard they’re doing a remake......................
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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....................)
To: Clutch Martin
Somebody needs to alert the NFL.
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posted on
02/07/2019 6:57:44 AM PST
by
UCANSEE2
(Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
To: ConservativeStatement
Yes, they must be pastel colors only
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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)
To: UCANSEE2
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:02:16 AM PST
by
Slyfox
(Not my circus, not my monkeys)
To: ConservativeStatement
That is super stupid-looking.
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:02:30 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
("It is a kingly act to assist the fallen." ~ Mother Teresa)
To: ConservativeStatement
Black eye-liner and mascara should be out-lawed too.
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:03:03 AM PST
by
Slyfox
(Not my circus, not my monkeys)
To: ConservativeStatement
That sweater is some statement, especially at a price of $890!
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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.")
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.
To: all the best
Devil’s Food Cake be racis!.................
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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....................)
To: DivineMomentsOfTruth
Until it eats them hopefully...................
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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....................)
To: csvset
Those two look like they were forced to wear that at gun point
To: ConservativeStatement
That isn’t a blackface sweater. At $1000, it’s an “I’m an idiot” sweater...
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:10:31 AM PST
by
Mr Rogers
(Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
To: ConservativeStatement
I’M waiting for them to start banning tanning products for being racist or would that just be cultural appropriation.
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:11:05 AM PST
by
heylady
To: Red Badger
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:11:47 AM PST
by
nwrep
To: ConservativeStatement
First they came for our ski masks... and we did nothing...
Then they came for our Al Jolson records...
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posted on
02/07/2019 7:16:48 AM PST
by
Pravious
To: ConservativeStatement
Yes. AND it means Gucci is trying to get in on the free publicity.
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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!)
To: ConservativeStatement
So, what one company does indicts the entire country of Italy?
That is how leftists think.
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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.)
To: ConservativeStatement
Gucci should apologize for selling something that ugly.
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