insert_link Fashion Valentino Apologizes and pulls new Campaign criticized for being culturally insensitive Valentino issued an apology and pulled its newly released campaign starring model Mitsuki Kimura (known widely as Koki) after it received criticism on Japanese social media platforms. In the ad, which has since been removed from Valentino’s online channels, Kimura poses in heels on a piece of fabric that for many users resembled an obi, or kimono sash, that was laid on the ground. Online, commentators decried the placement of the sash […] todayApril 7, 2021
insert_link Fashion Fashion Controversy in China: Designers vs. Spokesmodels Brands such as Givenchy, Coach and Versace have all come under fire recently for marking Hong Kong as its own country on their merchandise and web sites. The brands have been criticized for offending Chinese sovereignty as the Hong Kong protests continue after 10 weeks. The fashion controversy in China continued in the past week when models Liu Wen and Yang Mi ended their newly-minted contracts with Coach and Versace, respectively. The models’ split from the luxury brands is part of a larger […] todayAugust 22, 2019
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