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And the general consensus is that that's cool/acceptable?
So... No One Is Gonna Talk About the Gucci/Prada Blackface Thing?
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And the general consensus is that that's cool/acceptable?
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I honestly Thought the Katy perry shoes were more flagrant than the Gucci mask lol
If it wasn’t an uproar about it , I honestly wouldn’t of thought much about it.
If it wasn’t an uproar about it , I honestly wouldn’t of thought much about it.
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its a part of her history
blackface was historically used to denigrate
so if she wears it in 2019 its ironic or tongue in cheek
the problem with gucci it theyre making blacface so white folks can wear it
blackface was historically used to denigrate
so if she wears it in 2019 its ironic or tongue in cheek
the problem with gucci it theyre making blacface so white folks can wear it
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Lol, now we just need Boosie to round this out.
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That dog won't hunt, for me.
As ironic or tongue in cheek as it can be, it's not a flattering graphic nor is it "beautiful" so I don't see the allure
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it dont gotta be beautiful or flattering
like i said it could be highlighting how it used to be for black entertainers compared to the celeb she enjoys today
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and?
its a jacket, not da N word
yea its just a jacket when a black woman wears it
its a symbol of racism when a white person does
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I mean I get it, I think it just means "less" because it's clothing and not a direct form of art. Like if it was done on a canvas then I'd probably feel different about it.
The Story of OJ character was based on the blackface aesthetic too right? Since that was done with an obvious purpose in connection with the song, I feel differently about it. As just a jacket and no backstory or explanation it just seems odd
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fashion/culture statement maybe?
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Could be but the image alone leaves me with too many questions. I'm sure there's more to the story, but I can't say that "she's black so it's okay" works for me.
I highly doubt she picked that jacket up and said "THis is sooo cute", there was a reason
I highly doubt she picked that jacket up and said "THis is sooo cute", there was a reason
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i think shes black so its ok is fine
she can call it paying homage
blackface happened so as much as white people shouldnt do it we shouldnt let it be forgotten or co-opted by luxury brands either
she can call it paying homage
blackface happened so as much as white people shouldnt do it we shouldnt let it be forgotten or co-opted by luxury brands either
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Letting it be forgotten =/= wearing it as clothing
It can be taught in school, put in museums, etc. The same way those statues of confederate soldiers can be taken down without "erasing history".
It can be taught in school, put in museums, etc. The same way those statues of confederate soldiers can be taken down without "erasing history".
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As much as I see what y'all are saying with them Jordans, I do consider that to be a reach
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yea but i bet in terms of exposure beyonce brings more visibility to young ppl than a museum
it should be both youre right
and those statues are representative of history upholding racists in a positive light
thats not the same as making sure a negative portrayal isnt absconded with by profit seekers
it should be both youre right
and those statues are representative of history upholding racists in a positive light
thats not the same as making sure a negative portrayal isnt absconded with by profit seekers
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I can't believe ya'll let him dance around that one....again.
I posted the pic and the designer...and just as I knew he would...he took the bait and didn't realize it
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logic...the gucci balaclava would be A OK if Beyonce was wearing it
He's completely ignoring who it was manufactured by...and planting his argument on who's wearing it
I posted the pic and the designer...and just as I knew he would...he took the bait and didn't realize it
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logic...the gucci balaclava would be A OK if Beyonce was wearing itHe's completely ignoring who it was manufactured by...and planting his argument on who's wearing it
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My take: as long as a persons affinity for a culture that’s not their own is organic, occurred naturally and there isn’t any ulterior motives then they’re fine to participate so long as they stay in their lane and actually pledge their support. Don’t talk about it be about it. If you really **** with us then you will support us. Patron minority businesses, vote accordingly, you know...actually support.
Conversely if a person all of the sudden takes interest in a culture they never previously took the time to support and they’re clearly working with an angle then we have a problem.
Conversely if a person all of the sudden takes interest in a culture they never previously took the time to support and they’re clearly working with an angle then we have a problem.
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how am i completely ignoring it when i said outright i dont want them profiting from it?
beyonce wearing one jacket isnt the same as gucci manufacturing sweaters
that guy that designed it probably did it for free just to say its his jacket on her back
if a black brand made those sweaters for black people this wouldnt be an issue
its the very fact that its a white a white brand profiting off racism that is the issue
beyonce wearing one jacket isnt the same as gucci manufacturing sweaters
that guy that designed it probably did it for free just to say its his jacket on her back
if a black brand made those sweaters for black people this wouldnt be an issue
its the very fact that its a white a white brand profiting off racism that is the issue
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I can't believe ya'll let him dance around that one....again.
I posted the pic and the designer...and just as I knew he would...he took the bait and didn't realize it
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He's completely ignoring who it was manufactured by...and planting his argument on who's wearing it
Your setup game is on point
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how is it a setup when he only reached for that AFTER i said shes black so she can wear it?
if i had said who designed the jacket off rip would it be a set up?
if i had said who designed the jacket off rip would it be a set up?
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That why posted it, its open to interpretation.
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I totally agree with you here though. I can picture black owned brands making these pieces as a sort of tribute/lesson In history. Can’t justify these other brands though, very distasteful.
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You CAN NOT BE THIS DENSE
You actually thought me posting the designer was in CONJUNCTION with your "she's black" comment
Fam forreal...what is wrong with you?
