What is it about a noose that makes a white person say: “Hey, this is a great idea!!”
BBCNews reports that French fashion brand Givenchy garnered heavy criticism after its models wore noose-inspired necklaces on the catwalk at its Spring/Summer 2022 showing on Sunday.
You would think after Burberry’s debacle two years ago, these fashion brands would practice a bit more sensitivity in the creative process. Much of these missteps are due to a lack of diversity within the company.
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The necklace—coming in versions of gold and silver—is part of Matthew M. Williams’ first collection as creative director of the brand since he joined last year. According to Vogue, the pieces were created in collaboration with Josh Smith, drawing inspiration from his Grim Reaper paintings.
Givenchy got destroyed on social media for its total disregard of what its necklace symbolized. It’s a noose, guys. How many more times do we have to tell you, “A noose is not OK…OK?”
Source: Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace
