Here’s why Sikhs were offended by this $790 Gucci turban
CNNCNN — It’s only been three months since Gucci had to apologize for its blackface sweater. The blue turban closely resembled the style of turbans worn by millions of Sikhs around the world, and people in the Sikh community were offended, calling out both Gucci and Nordstrom for cultural appropriation, insensitivity and the hefty price tag. “When companies like Gucci appropriate articles of faith, like the turban they are trying to capitalize on, they do not take into consideration the discrimination that Sikhs face while adhering to the tenets of their faith,” the Sikh Coalition wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products pic.twitter.com/sOaKgNmgwR — Harjinder Singh Kukreja May 16, 2019 “Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs.
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