*Naomi Campbell has come to Gucci’s defense after the Italian fashion label sparked outrage by selling a $890 sweater that resembled blackface.
“I think it’s ridiculous for people to say they were burning their [Gucci] clothes. Don’t burn your clothes. It wasn’t intentional,” Campbell told The Washington Post.
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“On a positive note, there’s a silver lining,” she added, noting Gucci’s scholarship program in Africa for students pursuing fashion. “In a lot of countries, football was a way of getting out. Now those interested in fashion and creativity have a way.”
In an effort to bounce back from the backlash, Gucci launched a diversity plan and formed an advisory council which includes Campbell, along with racial justice activists, academics and other celebrities, including New York based fashion designer Dapper Dan, PEOPLE reported.
Source: Naomi Campbell Defends Gucci After ‘Blackface’ Sweater Controversy
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