NY fashion institute apologises over ‘racist’ show


A model wearing prosthetic lips and ears walks down the runway during a Fashion Institute of Technology show in New York on February 7. The college is investigating the use of the accessories, which have been branded racist. – AFP pic, February 20, 2020.

A PRESTIGIOUS New York fashion college yesterday apologised after a catwalk featuring models wearing large prosthetic red lips, ears and bushy eyebrows was branded racist.

The Fashion Institute of Technology president said it is investigating the use of the accessories in the February 7 show, which was part of New York Fashion Week.


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