“We feel that companies are commodifying and capitalizing on something that is dear and sacred to people around the world,” said Simran Jeet Singh, a senior fellow with the New York-based Sikh Coalition, who said the turban has a deep religious significance for the men of his faith.
The Nordstrom website on Saturday still had a reference to a Gucci “head wrap,” but it was listed as sold out and it was no longer pictured. Gucci had not responded to the criticism over the product by Saturday. Emails seeking comment were sent to Gucci through its public relations representatives and a corporate fashion services website.
Frank Roque, 42, was quoted in police reports as saying “all Arabs had to be shot” and he wanted to “slit some Iranians' throats.” Roque is serving a life sentence in prison for first-degree murder. “Seriously @Nordstrom @gucci ?” she wrote. “The turban is one of the most important and symbolic articles of faith for Sikhs, and you're selling it as a fashion accessory to make money? This isn't the first time you've come under fire for cultural appropriation. Do better.”
Wtf look at the hijab behind the turban and look at the turban disrespectful to both Muslims and Sikhs
That will be Singh’s downfall as well.
All these crackers commenting with their white privilege and lack of culture.
Sorry but there are more important things in life. I could give a shit what anybody wears. Moving on........
i find this offensive...for all sorts of reasons.
My neighbour wore a turban yesterday, she’s a 75 year old white catholic woman she was making a fashion statement not a racial, political or religious one. Stop making everything an issue. Women having been ‘wrapping’ their hair in turbans for years, suddenly it’s an issue
Canadian Motorcycle Helmet market is heating up........
Can we also talk about the hijab behind the turban?!
Everything is offensive to everyone
Cultural appropriation at its best. Hey, gucci how about an apology?
Wonder if Gucci paid Bill Abbot royalties for those glasses
So petty and selfish. Wearing clothes from other cultures for fashion may broaden understanding. Culture Appropriationism suck on it. Hope, gucci does not apologies
First Ivanka brand, now Turban-chic? Nordstrom truly has the worst buyers.
Why does everything offend some people?...get a life folks...