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).
More about Fashion, Style, Diversity, Race, and Fashion WeekPrimitive, tribal, spiritual, yet regal #Valentino #SS16 live streaming from Paris on http://t.co/9kKzrVo1vx http://pic.twitter.com/WiZc6b6raD
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