Luxury fashion group Gucci is under fire for offending the Sikh community with their $800 “Full Indy Turban.”
The turban was originally worn by white models in Gucci’s Fall 2018 runway, and has since been marked as “sold out” on their website. The Sikh Coalition responded to the turban on Twitter, stating,
“@gucci @Nordstrom The Sikh turban is not just a fashion accessory, but it’s also a sacred religious article of faith. We hope more can be done to recognize this critical context. #appropriation.”
After hearing from Nordstrom, they added,
“@Nordstrom has offered their sincere apologies & will no longer sell @Gucci’s Indy Turban/head wrap at their retail & online location. We advocate for those who are discriminated against, including many who face discrimination based on their Sikh religious identity & expression.”Â
When companies appropriate articles of faith, they do not take into consideration the discrimination Sikhs face while adhering to the tenets of their faith. We appreciate @Nordstrom’s recognition of this problem & apology; we hope @Gucci will follow suit. https://t.co/BULSc4GNnh
— Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) May 16, 2019