'You don’t use a turban to add ‘pop of blue’ in your outfit,” one critic tweeted on Tuesday.
A model walks the runway at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018/19 on Feb. 21, 2018. By Allyson Chiu Allyson Chiu Reporter with the Morning Mix team Email Bio Follow May 16 at 6:15 AM When the lanky white model walked onto the runway at a Gucci fashion show last year, people immediately zeroed in on one part of his ensemble: A bright blue turban.
But the initial backlash apparently had little effect, as keen-eyed social media users discovered this week that Gucci’s “Indy Full Turban” — described as a “gorgeously crafted turban” that is “ready to turn heads while keeping you in comfort as well as trademark style” — was being sold by Nordstrom for a reported price of nearly $800.
— Aasees Kaur May 14, 2019 In Sikhism, wearing a turban “asserts a public commitment to maintaining the values and ethics of the tradition, including service, compassion, and honesty,” according to the Sikh Coalition, an advocacy organization. There are more than 25 million Sikhs worldwide, and the United States is home to an estimated 500,000, the coalition said.
Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used Turbans as ‘hats’ whereas practising Sikhs tie them neatly fold-by-fold. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products pic.twitter.com/sOaKgNmgwR
The turban is “not a cute fashion accessory,” another person opined, calling the Gucci design “inappropriate.”We're attacked and killed for how we look, and now corporations get to profit off that same look?— Simran Jeet Singh May 15, 2019 Several people also balked at the price of the Gucci turban, which they said goes against one of the faith’s core tenets: equality.
Dear NON-SIKHS .... don’t waste $750 buying a fake n fancy @gucci turban from @Nordstrom !! You can inbox me your location and I can arrange FREE lessons in Turban tying in most places and provide cloth material..FREE ! Any colour ..@cnni @AJEnglish @jonsnowC4 pic.twitter.com/olrE5z1JYR
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SoftBank has invested $800 million in a fintech advised by former UK Prime Minister David CameronSoftBank has invested $800 million in Greensill Capital in a much-needed vote of confidence for the UK's financial sector.
Read more »
Walmart Expands Next-Day DeliveryWalmart will offer free next-day delivery to more U.S. homes, seeking to boost shipping speeds after rival Amazon.com said it plans to invest $800 million to expand one-day delivery.
Read more »
Gucci's 'Indy Turban' criticized for cultural appropriationCritics say that selling the turbans, which cost almost $800 each, is cultural appropriation, particularly because those wearing them as designer accessories won’t appreciate their deep religious significance. - NBCAsianAmerica
Read more »
Gucci's 'Indy Turban' criticized for cultural appropriationCritics say that selling the turbans, which cost almost $800 each, is cultural appropriation, particularly because those wearing them as designer accessories won’t appreciate their deep religious significance. - NBCAsianAmerica
Read more »
This London handbag company has recycled 175 tons of fire hoses into fashion accessoriesThis company recycles old fire hoses into hand-crafted luxury bags and accessories, and it donates 50% of its profits to the Fire Fighters Charity.
Read more »
From H&M to Gucci, Fashion Companies Rethink CashmereThe mass production of cashmere, once a luxury good, is fueling ecological destruction that has fashion labels searching for new sources of the fiber—or giving it up altogether.
Read more »
SoftBank has invested $800 million in a fintech advised by former UK Prime Minister David CameronSoftBank has invested $800 million in Greensill Capital in a much-needed vote of confidence for the UK's financial sector.
Read more »
New Georgia abortion law draws Hollywood backlashThe television and film industry struck back this week at the state of Georgia, whose governor just signed one of the strictest abortion laws in the nation.
Read more »
ABC is not thinking of replacing Constance Wu after renewal backlashConstance Wu is not in danger of losing her job on 'Fresh Off the Boat,' according to ABC president Karey Burke
Read more »
Chick-fil-A's head of charity reveals his strategy behind donations, how he responds to backlash, and why he believes Christian faith requires inclusivityAs Chick-fil-A faces another wave of protests over its charitable donations this year, Rodney Bullard is at the center of the storm.
Read more »
Victoria's Secret to 're-think' fashion show, says national television is not 'right fit'The 2019 Victoria's Secret annual fashion is shaping up to be different from years past, with plans to 're-think' the show being on national television.
Read more »