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Valentino's Africa-inspired show put white models in dreadlocks

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Immediately following their Swastika shoes gaffe, fashion brand Valentino created a stir on social media with its latest spring/summer 2016 collection shown in Paris

The show's theme was African-inspired, which could have made for a beautiful collection. Instead, a runway full of cultural appropriation had white models sporting cornrows and dreaded locks, wearing outfits that were "tribal" and "primitive" (Valentino's words, not ours).

Primitive, tribal, spiritual, yet regal #Valentino #SS16 live streaming from Paris on http://t.co/9kKzrVo1vx http://pic.twitter.com/WiZc6b6raD

— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) October 6, 2015 Read more...

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