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Another day, another example of racism in fashion.
Several top fashion houses (i.e. Gucci, Prada, Montcler) under fire for questionable fashion have issued “apologies” for their racial insensitivity.
[READ: T.I. Proposes ‘Call To Action’ Against Top Fashion Houses…]
This time, it’s Burberry.
The fashion brand debuted a hoodie during London Fashion week that featured a noose around the neck and even the model who donned it expressed concerns.
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[READ: Jussie Smollett Story Takes A Turn, Sources Claim Actor ‘PAID’ Attackers]
The Rev. Al Sharpton was one of many who spoke out on the actor’s behalf after the alleged hate crime, but he now believes Jussie should face “accountability to the maximum” — if it’s found that he orchestrated the attack.
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Uh oh Jussie… you in danger girl!
The past few days has been quite an eye-opener for people who jumped on the Jussie Smollett bandwagon.
The popular EMPIRE actor, who claimed to have been assaulted by two Caucasian Donald Trump supporters two weeks ago, hit up Robin Roberts to tell his story on Good Morning America (click HERE if you missed that). And not soon afterwards, his story started to crumble.
Jussie has reportedly hired a well known defense attorney and several news outlets are reporting that he PAID two men to attack him.
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Clifford ‘T.I.’ Harris is NOT happy about Gucci’s recent blackface controversy and the subsequent apology that followed.
[READ: WTF?!? Gucci Issues Public Apology for ‘Blackface’ Sweater…]
The popular European fashion house was quick to remove the controversial sweater from shelves and apologized publicly for their blackface-esque blunder, but many are not so quick to forgive and forget and T.I, Soulja Boy and more wants to make sure they feel it in their bottom line.
Gucci introduced what they called the ‘wool balaclava jumper’ which caused them to get a huge backlash online.
You mean to tell me all the “black” dollars y’all spend at Gucci and they are over there disrespecting the culture like that?!? *sigh*
The popular fashion house has issued a public apology after complaints that a wool sweater with an oversized collar designed to cover the face too closely resembled blackface makeup.
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Empire star Jussie Smollett is finally speaking out after the homophobic and racist attack he endured earlier this week.
[READ: Empire Star Jussie Smollett Hospitalized After Racist/Homophobic Attack… ]
Smollett recently issued a statement thanking his fans, family & supporters and dispels rumors that he’s been uncooperative with the investigation.
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Who’s Talking?