‘What Race Won’t They Cosplay?’: Outrage Erupts as Kim Kardashian Gets Called Out for Allegedly Ripping Off Italians In New Ad Campaign
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Fashion mogul Kim Kardashian recently unveiled her SKIMS collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, which is set to debut on Nov. 19. However, the accompanying campaign for the new capsule collection is garnering all of the attention.
The Dolce & Gabbana x SKIMS campaign, shot by renowned photographer Nadia Lee Cohen, channels the glamour of 1960s Italy and appears to pay homage to iconic Italian actress Sophia Loren. Starring Kim and her sister Kourtney Kardashian, the visuals aim to exude vintage allure while blending high fashion with the SKIMS aesthetic.
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER Billionaire Kim Kardashian is being accused of cultural appropriation after she launched her new Italian-inspired campaign with Dolce and Gabbana. (Photo by Walter McBride/WireImage)
Kim was excited and promoted the line on several posts on her Instagram, a place usually reserved for brands that pay millions just for placement. Her 359 million followers enthusiastically received the project and congratulated her on the major deal.
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However, not everyone is impressed by the throwback vibe of the advertisement.
Critics are now accusing the Kardashian sisters, who are of Armenian heritage, of once again crossing cultural boundaries....
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