These Fashion Brands Have All Been Accused of Racism
| These Fashion Brands Have All Been Accused of Racism | | With the recent wave of protests around anti-Black racism and police brutality in the United States and Canada, there’s been a reckoning within some very prominent companies. Execs at female-focused companies like The Wing have resigned amid allegations that they fostering discriminatory and unequal work environments, while in the media world, brands like Vogue, Refinery 29, and Bon Apétit have all been taken to task for racist practices. This reckoning has also reached the fashion world. Emboldened and supported by people speaking out against systemic racism, Black and POC employees from several well-known fashion brands have spoken out about their treatment, detailing everything from racial microaggressions to overtly racist comments and racial profiling in the retail environment. Here, a list of the fashion brands that have been called out for racist behaviour. Plus, Black-owned brands to shop instead. | | | | |
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