Many called out the lingerie company for insensitivity towards Native Americans, given that the headdress the model was wearing did have spiritual and ceremonial significance. Victoria’s Secret came under similar criticism when one of the models was sent down the runway in a fringed suede bikini, turquoise jewelry, and a feathered headdress. For them, turbans carry significant cultural importance since they are a way of demonstrating faith. For Sikhs, turbans are not fashion objects which can be removed whenever they feel like it. The most widespread criticism was due to White, non-Sikh models wearing turbans.
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Īfter the autumn/winter 2018 fashion show in Milan, Gucci was criticized on a global scale. During the event, models took the runway wearing turbans, bindis, and hats in the shape of East Asian architecture. Post Views: 23,975 LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Singer Katy Perry performs onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A.
