Anok Yai is addressing Carine Roitfeld’s comments in a touching essay about racism within the fashion industry.For a little refresh, amid the George Floyd protests, the CR Fashion Book founder posted an Instagram picture of her embracing Yai.
In the caption she simply wrote, “Miss you,” and Diet Prada reported that she later commented, “Anok is not a black woman, she is my friend.” She received a lot of backlash, with people calling it “tone deaf” and “deeply offensive.” 20 Black-Owned Fashion Brands You Can Support Now — and Celebs Love Them!
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