Kim Kardashian's Kimono shapewear collection criticised as cultural appropriation
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The reality star has sparked backlash after announcing her Kimono shapewear collection, with critics slamming it for cultural appropriation.
Kim Kardashian Renames Kimono Shapewear Line SKIMS
Kim Kardashian 'Kimono' Line Name Angers Japanese People
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Kim Kardashian West finds solution to Kimono backlash
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Kim Kardashian's Kimono shapewear line faces criticism from Japan
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Kim Kardashian's Kimono Shapewear Accused Of Cultural Appropriation
Kim Kardashian isn't the first Westerner to sexualise Japan's kimono. And she won't be the last
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KimOhNo: Be Grateful That Kim Kardashian Is Bad at Puns
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Kim Kardashian West Announces Kimono Name Change
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Kim Kardashian Changes Kimono Shapewear Name to Skims
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Kim Kardashian Changes Kimono Shapewear Name After Backlash
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Kim Kardashian Gets Candid About Changing the Name of Her Shapewear Brand from Kimono to SKIMS
Kim Kardashian Dresses Up in a Kimono for Impromptu Photo Shoot by
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Kim Kardashian to drop Kimono name from shapewear after objections - CGTN
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Kim Kardashian Responds to 'Kimono' Shapewear Line Backlash
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