Kim Kardashian apologises and vows to rename 'Kimono' range after cultural appropriation backlash
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KIM Kardashian has apologised and vowed to rename her latest venture - a shapewear brand named Kimono - after it sparked major cultural appropriation backlash. The 38-year-old last week announced the new launch, but soon after she tweeted the announcement, criticism about the chosen name poured in.
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Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' brand under fire for cultural
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Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' brand under fire for cultural
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Commentary: Yes, Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' is cultural
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Kim Kardashian apologises and promises to rename 'Kimono' range
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Kim Kardashian apologises and vows to rename 'Kimono' range after
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Kim Kardashian apologises and vows to rename 'Kimono' range after
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Kim Kardashian Kimono Cultural Appropriation Response