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Gucci's 'blackface' jumper and why it's time for fashion to face up to its cultural insensitivity problem
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gucci on Twitter: "Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper. We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront
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