Kim Kardashian West faces backlash over Kimono shapewear
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NEW YORK — Kim Kardashian West has received backlash on social media from people who object to what they say is appropriation of the traditional Japanese kimono in the name of her upcoming shapewear line. The reality star, makeup mogul and budding lawyer announced the line, Kimono Solutionwear, on Tuesday. The line will come in […]
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Kim Kardashian West renames Kimono shapewear line after backlash
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Kim Kardashian to rename Kimono shapewear collection following 'cultural appropriation' backlash, The Independent
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KimOhNo: Kim Kardashian faces backlash for calling her shapewear line Kimono
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Kim Kardashian Responds To Kimono Backlash
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Kim Kardashian on Kimono Shapewear Brand Name Backlash
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Kim Kardashian Will Rename Shapewear Line After Backlash
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Kim Kardashian stands by 'Kimono' line despite appropriation backlash
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Kim Kardashian accused of cultural appropriation — again — over name of shapewear line