Gucci is apologizing for a sweater that consumers quickly labeled as ‘blackface’.
The company pulled the sweater from their online store and quickly issued an apology.
Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper.
— gucci (@gucci) February 7, 2019
We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make.
Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/P2iXL9uOhs