Dolce & Gabbana's Not So Genuine Apology For Hong Kong Photo Ban

1/19/2012 3:00 PM ET | Filed under: Dolce & Gabbana

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Dolce & Gabbana finally gave in to protesters and apologized for banning photography in front of their Hong Kong store — but do they mean it?

A statement was released on Wednesday, just days before one of the busiest shopping seasons: Chinese New Year. How convenient.

The statement reads:

"We understand that the events which unfolded in front of the Dolce & Gabbana boutique on Canton Road have offended the citizens of Hong Kong, and for this we are truly sorry and we apologise. The Dolce & Gabbana policy is to welcome the Hong Kong people and that of the whole world respecting the rights of each individual and of the local laws."

Kind of a half-assed apology if you ask us. Instead of saying they were completely in the wrong, they pussyfoot around the issue.

What do U think? Is D&G's apology genuine or not???

[Image via AP Images.]

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Judge Antonella Brambilla sentenced the designers to 20 months in prison (which is like a decade in fashion years!) following a three-hour jury meeting in a Milan court on Wednesday.

Of course, the designers and their legal team are expected to appeal since they've always maintained their innocence.

But even if they do end up getting thrown behind bars, will it really be so bad? Martha Stewart did her time and even got a very special poncho made for her by an inmate!

Maybe Domenico and Stefano will be allowed to take their sewing kits with them and make lace-trimmed shirts for their fellow inmates!

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[Image via WENN.]

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