Gucci creative director says unintended racist imagery of $890 sweater causes him 'grief'

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'The fact that, contrarily to my intentions, that turtle-neck jumper evoked a racist imagery causes me the greatest grief,' the luxury brand executive said in a letter to employees.

 

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It’s an ugly sweater. Why would anyone want to wear that? Frightening

I'm sorry the nation is so sensitive too. Put your hope in the 'survival of the fittest'

These days people see racism every where there is. In the old days we used to tell them to get out of my country of you don't like it. Now a days people think human rights are for everyone...

Amerikkka's double standard

Lunacy knows no bounds! When did Society go all of a sudden go floppy where idiots and audio tic actions rule the day? Incredible! For one thing ppl need to be held to account for what they write/text/tweet. Too many acts of verbals violence, anti semetism in Congress, racism...

Because the racists in red neck USA were looking to buy $850 Gucci?

It’s not racist. The media has been bombarding American every day , day in day out tell them it racists. Most Americans just turn the channel when This bombardment comes. Americans need to start boycotting advertisers , maybe the media would stop creating racial divide

To me it just looked like another goofy attempt at too high priced of trendy fashion nonsense!

Way too sensitive

What an incredible outfit this would be, paired with katyperry shoes? 🙄😏

Where's all the Russian collusion?

😂

It’s just plain & simply ugly. Period.

😂😂😂😂 PC snowflakes

Selling out quickly in Virginia Stores. 🤣

What? Is this as stupid as I think it is?

The real crime is it cost $900 and it not attractive. That designer needs to step down for abuse of design power.

Not to mention it's hideous.

Even if the sweater wasn’t racist, it’s just plain ugly

Unintended racism. Intended idiotic reaction by racism seekers.

Is that really how black people see themselves? Ok then, I guess it’s a racist sweater.

So when do we can black ski masks and black hoodies on white people?

These days, people see racism even when there is no racism.

Oh please. Can anyone say ❄️. So sick of this BS. Its an ugly shirt. Period

This is the ugliest sweater I have ever seen. Is their new line called 'Garbage'?

The designer needs to step down.

Really!? The fact is was $900 didn't bother you?!

I have a strange question I think an answer is appropriate given the concern expressed. All issues of race aside & before someone tosses a rock me. Addressing true racial concerns is important. Does the Gucci brand sell this sweater in a different color? Your response?

I don’t see it. It’s a silly looking turtleneck with what I assumed was red lips 👄 because it’s made for girls. Stop forcing racism bullshit on EVERYTHING!! People have lost their damn minds.

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Racist image my ass, although it would work great in a robbery.

Change color of sweater?

Its like they have a 'racist apology letter' on a template. They all sound the same.....EMPTY.

Democrats used to wait till they we got e in office to raise taxes. Now they feel deparate and don't try to hide it. Now they say open borders as a campaign issue. Polls say voters want border security. Economy and border security are 2 most important.

The greatest grief I feel about this sweater is the fact that someone thought this would be worth $890

Gucci asking South Chicago Leadership for forgiveness

Just ditch the lips and change the color. Problem solved. Make it blue and yellow, chartreuse and cyan, just anything but that specific combination.

Don’t feel bad. The Story’s intent is to get the VA governor out of the headlines. No one gives a damn about this sweater.

How old is this guy? He should've known it was gonna stir controversy!! My God....the ignorance/stupidity of some ppl is mind boggling...especially if they're a 'higher up' in some big corporation!

The absurdity of the design should be embarrassing enough

What doesn't invoke Racist imagery? Every day Race Baiters are hating on someone/something. Feels like Nazis have taken over. Libs can spread their Hate & Poison everywhere, everyday! Free Speech dying in America except for Lib Hate. WalkAwayFromDemocrats

Racist No ! Duffy looking? ahhh 1001% creepy? 2002% scary? 3003% makes the person look mental? 4004%

They should be ashamed for making an ugly sweater. The black face allegation? Meh, maybe people are a little hyper sensitive here.

This is ridiculous. It means nothing. Get over it people.

For 890.00, I coundbuy a whole wardrobe of Levi’s jeans and shirts.

They were called 'Golliwogs', Mr. luxury brand executive. You mean to tell me an educated, creative guy like you didn't know that?

Bs. No racism. Egregious pc nonsense. I’m wearing all black today.

It just an ugly sweater.

lmao

This is from the Governor Coonman Northam (D) collection at Nordstrom rack!

Ugly and over priced but not racist. People are getting overly sensitive.

Anyone who associates this hideous sweater with a race is racist and alarmingly ignorant. As if anyone needed a reason to shun this rag 🙄

Black, White, Red. Colors worn in harmony and you missed it !

Just shut up cause you knew actually what you was doing. I don’t buy Gucci clothes but I do have 4 handbags and 5 pairs of shoes. You lost this sucker and my Sisters too.

How the fuck is that $890 dollars? That’s the real crime.

Oh PLEASE. What was it supposed to be? A ninja botox promo?

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Sometimes, a color is just a color.

I think those sweaters will sell out at the RNC convention and all GOP campaign events in 2020

Honestly. Like how were the designers suppose to know? Most people aren’t thinking how can I offend someone today.

To late... The leftist labeled you.

What about ski masks?

Ridiculous.

Diversify your staff, maybe. Folks who will not feel threatened😡 to speak freely.

Looks more like gender specific lips versus something racial. I guess it wasn’t the gender neutral crowds turn to be outraged.

And this is news. NBC is wasting band width.

They are getting all the publicity they knew they would get by making those sweaters

you are simply out of touch, which is unacceptable

Is gucci?

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