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Gucci withdraws jumper for 'resembling blackface'
Luxury fashion brand Gucci has withdrawn a jumper from sale after criticism that it "resembled blackface". The black jumper covered the lower half of the face and featured a red cut-out around the mouth.
Gucci has apologised for any offence caused, and said it was committed to increasing diversity.
Barrett Holmes Pitner is an African-American journalist in the United States. He grew up in the state of Georgia, and says it wasn't unusual to see people wearing blackface at parties.
(Photo: Gucci jumper. Credit: Gucci/Spring).
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