Katy Perry to remove THOSE ‘blackface shoes’ from fashion line
TMZ are reporting that Katy Perry is under fire for including designs in her shoe range which resemble blackface.
Her eponymous shoe line, Katy Perry Collections, include two styles; the 'Rue Face Slip-On Loafers' and 'Ora Face Block Heel Sandals'. Both are being pulled from retail shops due to the backlash.
In a statement representing the brand, a spokesperson said; "In order to be respectful and sensitive, the team is in the process of pulling the shoes."
The loafers came in two colours, nude and black, and the high-heeled versions in black and gold. The designs feature blue eyes, bright red lips and a triangular-shaped nose, which has some Twitter users feeling VERY angry.
An image of the shoes was posted to the Roar singer's Instagram last August and there was serious criticism in the comments section.
Numerous fashion brands have come under fire for allegations of blackface, with Prada and Gucci especially receiving negative attention.
@katyperry are you actually serious right now?! blackface on a SHOE?? what is WRONG with you pic.twitter.com/x3J6ZKPvxc
— (@daniellovesyooh) February 10, 2019
Numerous fashion brands have come under fire for allegations of blackface, with Prada and Gucci especially receiving negative attention.
How does this keep happening with supposedly 'luxury' brands? No-one at Gucci clocked the similarity between the racist imagery of their $890 blackface jumper and Prada's keychain – the latter of which was pulled from stores less than two months ago? Or do they just not care? pic.twitter.com/pNxTbuJeXV
— (@CharlieBCuff) February 7, 2019
Perry's shoes are currently available at Dillard's and Walmart and cost a whopping $129, but will be removed.
Feature image: Women's Health
