Marc Jacobs sent models down the runway with pastel-colored dreadlocks on the last day of fashion week, and everyone got pissed.
The designer was accused (by many) of cultural appropriation — he styled white modes in a historically black hairstyle and didn’t credit black culture as his source for inspiration. Yikes!
And all who cry “cultural appropriation” or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner – funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race- I see people. I’m sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded…Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it.
Oh, what a disappointing answer. Jacobs definitely has some explaining to do.
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Marc Jacobs’ Comment on the Dreadlock Controversy Is Super Unwoke
By Galore Girl
Marc Jacobs sent models down the runway with pastel-colored dreadlocks on the last day of fashion week, and everyone got pissed.
The designer was accused (by many) of cultural appropriation — he styled white modes in a historically black hairstyle and didn’t credit black culture as his source for inspiration. Yikes!
Jacobs reportedly responded to one of his Instagram critics with a wildly offensive answer for his actions. Let’s just say, he could benefit from a dose of sensitivity and also a history lesson. He wrote:
And all who cry “cultural appropriation” or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner – funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race- I see people. I’m sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded…Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it.
Oh, what a disappointing answer. Jacobs definitely has some explaining to do.
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