Ralph Lauren sells Rs.45k Bandhani print skirt, desis say 'we're tired man'
India, April 21 -- American luxury label Ralph Lauren is facing backlash once again after a user on X called out the brand for listing a Bandhani-inspired skirt on its website without clearly acknowledging its Indian origins by naming it 'Print Cotton Wrap Skirt'. This comes just a month after criticism over their 'vintage earrings' referencing South Asian jhumkas.
Priced at Rs.44,800, the skirt features a wrap silhouette with a tie-up waist and flowy hem, described as drawing from traditional Bandhani tie-dye. However, users pointed out that the design appears printed rather than using the authentic tie-and-dye craft, which originates from Gujarat and Rajasthan and is traditionally created by hand-tying fabric before dyeing.
The omission of credit to the craft's heritage has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with users accusing global fashion houses of appropriating Indian designs without proper acknowledgment or fair compensation to artisans. A user wrote, "We're so tired, man. Zara, Ralph, the Prada chapals. Like LEAVE US ALONE." "Bandhini chor! Be inspired but give credit, or better still, take the artisan and pay them to make authentic items," wrote another.HTC...
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