The piece from Gucci's Fall Winter 2018 runway show looks like a black turtleneck that is worn up over the nose, with a red-lined cutout for customers' mouths. It was inspired by "vintage ski masks," according to its product description, which says it could also be worn just around the neck. The price: $890.
Amid Black History Month, social media users pointed out that the sweater could be seen as a depiction of blackface.
Wednesday, Gucci issued a statement on Twitter apologizing for "offense" caused by the sweater, saying "we consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make." The company said it has removed the product from its physical and online stores, and is "learning" from this incident.
While the sweater appears to be unavailable on the Gucci website, photos and a description of the item are still visible on some digital retail sites such as Spring.
So @gucci puts out a sweater that looks like blackface......
On Black History Month....
And then issues an apology because they didn't know that blackface images are racist.
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Back in December Prada had to apologize for a racially insensitive monkey keychain, and now Gucci had to apologize for a black face sweater. Apparently luxury brands are recruiting designers from Virginia. pic.twitter.com/SN9NWU6E93
— Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) February 7, 2019When you add lips to an all black face garment, it takes on another connotation. We did not create our perceptions towards blackface , racism did. So please respect that my people are offended.
— Mrs Tyson-DeJesus (@TysonTalksTV) February 7, 2019More: Why blackface just won't go away
More: Blackface, explained: Why Ralph Northam, Mark Herring and others darkening their faces is such a big deal
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New York Fashion Week is officially upon us! Yes, there's still snow on the ground and summer is just a dream. But designers are debuting their fall lines. Click through to see the best runway looks, including Gigi Hadid's red-hot Tom Ford number. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen
Tom Ford's fashion show is a draw for celebrities, including Karlie Kloss, who took a break from modeling to take in the show as a spectator. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
Courtney Love opts for all black. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
Model Poppy Delevingne, sister to supermodel Cara Delevingne, also wears black. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
"Avengers: Infinity War" star Sebastian Stan is in attendance. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
So is his Marvel Universe co-star Danai Gurira. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who is sitting front row, has some time on his hands now that football season is over. Julio Cortez, APFullscreen
NBA player Chris Bosh also showed up. Nicholas Hunt, Getty ImagesFullscreen
Model Joan Smalls contrasts an all-black two-piece suit with a funky white hat. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen
Tom Ford's collection features hues of purple … Randy Brooke, WireImageFullscreen
… and dramatic details. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen
Ford accessorizes this number with a furry black hat and the model's killer look. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen
Ford pairs a black jacket with metallic pants. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen
A model rocks an oversize purple coat. Julio Cortez, APFullscreen
This look pairs metallics with a chain-link neckline. Julio Cortez, APFullscreen
Designer Tom Ford walks the runway himself following the show. JOHANNES EISELE, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenInterested in this topic? You may also want to view these photo galleries:Replay
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