Marc Jacobs is finally responding to the controversy surrounding his Spring 2017 show during New York Fashion Week on Thursday!
ICYMI: the designer sent models, including Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Bella Hadid — down the runway in rainbow-colored wool dreadlocks.
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Twitter wasted no time to call out the 53-year-old for the cultural appropriation!
Well later that day, Marc responded to those claims on one of his Instagram posts, writing:
“and all who cry ‘cultural appropriation’ or whatever nonsense about any race or skin color wearing their hair in any particular style or manner – funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race- I see people. I’m sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded… Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it”
Hmm. It seemed his color blind argument didn’t go over well with some IG users, who replied to him with:
“@petitefieryone: @marcjacobs I’m unfollowing because this appropriation of Black people’s hair is unacceptable. I always thought you did exciting and beautiful fashion until this fiasco. I’m so disappointed.
@char_is_lean: “@themarcjacobs just so you know niece…straight hair isn’t exclusive to white women…and you are full of sh*t…you “didn’t mean to offend” you knew exactly what you were saying…and f*ck your brand moving forward
@king.kourtt: “@themarcjacobs saying “I don’t see color” is honestly just a way of avoiding the obvious issue at hand. Racism and culture appropriation so exist! By avoiding the problem you are the problem. Please remember that. This is something I have learned only a month ago and was oblivious to. But by having these conversations, in a respectful manner of course, we can turn this situation into a positive learning opportunity.”
Jacobs later responded to one user, sharing:
“I will read and learn. My remark had to do with hair and inspiration. I did not intend to offense ANYONE at all. It’s not my nature-“
So, there you have it. You can ch-ch-check out his Instagram comment (below):
#MarcJacobs is being criticized for using white models with dreads for his #NYFW show.. Well he’s clapping back ! What are your thoughts on his response? #ClapBackSeasonA photo posted by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:55pm PDT
Do U agree with Marc or do U feel he’s just ignorant to the problem?
[Image via WENN.]
