Fashion powerhouse Burberry is in some serious hot water. The company has issued a public apology following backlash its received for sending a noose hoodie down a fashion week runway.
On Tuesday, Burberry issued an apology for showing off its controversial and racist apparel during its London Fashion Week showcase.
“We are deeply sorry for the distress caused by one of the products that featured in our A/W 2019 runway collection,” Marco Gobbetti, Burberry chief executive officer, said in a statement provided to CNN. “Though the design was inspired by the marine theme that ran throughout the collection, it was insensitive and we made a mistake,” he added. (CNN)
Model Liz Kennedy – who modeled in the show – issued a full statement on the situation.
The drama has sparked a flurry of social media reactions and outbursts.
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Burberry got the noose on the Hoodie. It seems European fashion designers is tryna one up each other during Black History Month. Smh. pic.twitter.com/w2SpIJ0TIw
— IG: Mickey.Factz (@MickeyFactz) February 19, 2019
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Y’all have lost your goddamned minds. “Fashion brand Burberry has apologized for showcasing a hoodie that featured a noose around the neck during its show at London Fashion Week.” https://t.co/UShcg3AakZ pic.twitter.com/E7Y7GbSII9
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) February 19, 2019
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“We are deeply sorry for the distress caused… it was insensitive and we made a mistake.” This is unbelievable from @Burberry. https://t.co/YKbSyEHmpS
— Brogan Driscoll (@Brogan_Driscoll) February 19, 2019
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Gucci and Moncler did blackface. Burberry thinks a noose around the neck is fashionable. I’m starting to believe the fashion industry has an agenda this Black History Month pic.twitter.com/CSVuNhlpVe
— The Honorable Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) February 19, 2019
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