[parmnion]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc...iness-47153413

[SherzyK]

Behind the legacy of America's blackface
Blackface has a history of perpetuating offensive and racist stereotypes of African Americans dating back more than 200 years in the United States.

On social media, many criticised the design for invoking such stereotypes.

No.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by SherzyK

No.

£680....I'm not surprised.

[LeatherTrumpet]

$890







Luxury fashion brand Gucci has withdrawn a woollen jumper from sale after the item was criticised for "resembling blackface."

The black "balaclava jumper" covered the lower half of the face and featured a red cut-out around the mouth.

The item prompted a backlash on social media by users who claimed the design was offensive.

In a statement, Gucci apologised for any offence caused and said it would be removed from sale.

The brand said it would turn the incident "into a powerful learning moment for the Gucci team" and was committed to increasing diversity

https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presente...ckface-jumper/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47153413



Should Gucci have apologised?

[SherzyK]

Originally Posted by parmnion

£680....I'm not surprised.

You’re gonna have to read the quote again.

[Cherie]

The price tag is as offensive as the thing itself, the design is awful not sure who would want to wear it

[SherzyK]

Yes.

[parmnion]

I'm piss ing myself laughing at everyone getting upset about this on the radio thos morning.....it's a ****ing jumper ffs.a

[SherzyK]

Originally Posted by parmnion

I'm piss ing myself laughing at everyone getting upset about this on the radio thos morning.....it's a ****ing jumper ffs.a

Easy for you to laugh, it’s not insulting the way you look or offending you in any way

Burn the piece of sh*t I say

[Cherie]

it is a riduculous item it was in the 2018 autumn collection so it took a long time for it to come to media attention

[LeatherTrumpet]

why is Stacey Dooley modelling?

[Withano]

Surely theres a person pretty high up that orders and approves the clothes for Gucci. Are they thick?!

[Matthew.]

Absolutely not have you seen the state of the thing

[Niamh.]

It's really ugly and they're taking the piss with that price tag also

[Niamh.]

But the cynic in me is just thinking they knew exactly what they were doing, great free advertising and traffic for their shop............this sort of stuff is happening way too often for it be a mistake

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

But the cynic in me is just thinking they knew exactly what they were doing, great free advertising and traffic for their shop............this sort of stuff is happening way too often for it be a mistake

I agree

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by SherzyK

Easy for you to laugh, it’s not insulting the way you look or offending you in any way

Burn the piece of sh*t I say

Do you look like a wooly jumper?


More to the point though, why is it insulting the way people look?.


Do you find black faces and red lipstick offensive?

[bitontheslide]

the advert was designed for controversy. They could have chosen any colour other than black for the ad and didnt. That says it all

[arista]

It just the wrong color
make it Blue

[SherzyK]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Do you look like a wooly jumper?


More to the point though, why is it insulting the way people look?.


Do you find black faces and red lipstick offensive?

Firstly, you’re not funny and secondly it’s insulting black people in general. Some might not be offended by it but I can see why a lot of people don’t like it. I’m sure you’re aware of what a minstrel show is

The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people. There were also some African-American performers and all-black minstrel groups that formed and toured under the direction of white people. Minstrel shows lampooned black people as dim-witted,[1] lazy,[1] buffoonish,[1][2] superstitious, and happy-go-lucky.[1]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golliwog (This too)

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by SherzyK

Firstly, you’re not funny and secondly it’s insulting black people in general. Some might not be offended by it but I can see why a lot of people don’t like it. I’m sure you’re aware of what a minstrel show is



https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golliwog (This too)

I'm well aware of the minstrels yes..both the black and the white ones.

I am not trying to be funny but I just don't get the offence, it's like saying black people are ugly if you find that offensive...now black people are probably the most beautiful humans on earth, big strong teeth, wide smiles etc.....


So my theory is people who are offended by this are also offended by black faces.

[Northern Monkey]

Firstly...It’s sh1t...awful...ghastly.

But honestly to get upset about it is just silly.It looks nothing like a persons skin or a minstrel and it’s only covering the bottom of the face.
People just love being offended by bollocks these days.

They could have just changed the colour of it though if black’s a banned colour to use now.

[LeatherTrumpet]

In colder climes like parts of North America this type of garment can be very useful to keep you from getting frostbite

but cheaper alternatives are available and probably in better wool

[Cherie]

Don't people people wear black ski masks when skiing with no censure?

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Don't people people wear black ski masks when skiing with no censure?

Not sure if they’re allowed now.Would’nt surprise me if they were banned too.