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 […]
