<p>Remember when luxury label Gucci faced extreme backlash for making their male models wear turbans and walk on the ramp last year? Well, they have put those turbans on sale and each is priced at Rs 56076 (USD 800).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yes, one turban for that insane amount!</p>

<p>Ever since it has surfaced online, Sikhs from around the world have called it cultural appropriation and slammed Gucci for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one website, an online fashion store called Nordstrom is selling these Gucci turbans by calling them, 'Indy Full Turban.' The product is explained as, "A gorgeously crafted turban is ready to turn heads while keeping you in comfort as well as trademark style."</p>

<p>One Twitter user wrote, “Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used Turbans as ‘hats’ whereas practising Sikhs tie them neatly fold-by-fold. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/gucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gucci</a>, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used Turbans as ‘hats’ whereas practising Sikhs tie them neatly fold-by-fold. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products <a href="https://t.co/sOaKgNmgwR">pic.twitter.com/sOaKgNmgwR</a></p>
— Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/SinghLions/status/1128876558108614658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Others too joined him.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/gucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gucci</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Nordstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nordstrom</a> The Sikh turban is not just a fashion accessory, but it’s also a sacred religious article of faith. We hope more can be done to recognize this critical context. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/appropriation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#appropriation</a> <a href="https://t.co/p1z3CYq0NT">https://t.co/p1z3CYq0NT</a></p>
— Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) <a href="https://twitter.com/sikh_coalition/status/1128754082011807745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Seriously <a href="https://twitter.com/Nordstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nordstrom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gucci</a> ? The turban is one of the most important and symbolic articles of faith for Sikhs, and you’re selling it as a fashion accessory to make money? This isn’t the first time you’ve come under fire for cultural appropriation. Do better. <a href="https://t.co/3KHtHSKEqm">pic.twitter.com/3KHtHSKEqm</a></p>
— Taran Parmar (@Tarankparmar) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tarankparmar/status/1128411421585182720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The reactions were, however, divided as some thought that there was nothing wrong in these products and would help people who don’t know how to tie a turban and can buy readymade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As a Sikh, I'm glad they are doing this. Someone like me can purchase a pugahri since I don't know how to make one.<br />
Also WE ARE SIKH'S. Lets not whine like other weaklings who cry about appropriation. We are stronger then this!!</p>
— Sarcastic_Moose (@moose_sarcastic) <a href="https://twitter.com/moose_sarcastic/status/1128830633474609152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s obvious they did it for attention. Y’all don’t think these high end labels know to not offend such a sensitive generation? Lol they know what they are doing. Media is such bullshit</p>
— MichaelDearing (@AyeMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/AyeMike/status/1129011153705811968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Remember when luxury label Gucci faced extreme backlash for making their male models wear turbans and walk on the ramp last year? Well, they have put those turbans on sale and each is priced at Rs 56076 (USD 800).

Remember when luxury label Gucci faced extreme backlash for making their male models wear turbans and walk on the ramp last year? Well, they have put those turbans on sale and each is priced at Rs 56076 (USD 800). Yes, one turban for that insane amount! Ever since it has surfaced online, Sikhs from around the world have called it cultural appropriation and slammed Gucci for it. In one website, an online fashion store called Nordstrom is selling these Gucci turbans by calling them, 'Indy Full Turban.' The product is explained as, "A gorgeously crafted turban is ready to turn heads while keeping you in comfort as well as trademark style." One Twitter user wrote, “Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used Turbans as ‘hats’ whereas practising Sikhs tie them neatly fold-by-fold. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products.” Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used Turbans as ‘hats’ whereas practising Sikhs tie them neatly fold-by-fold. Using fake Sikhs/Turbans is worse than selling fake Gucci products pic.twitter.com/sOaKgNmgwR — Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 16, 2019 × Others too joined him. .@gucci @Nordstrom The Sikh turban is not just a fashion accessory, but it’s also a sacred religious article of faith. We hope more can be done to recognize this critical context. #appropriation https://t.co/p1z3CYq0NT — Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) May 15, 2019 × Seriously @Nordstrom @gucci ? The turban is one of the most important and symbolic articles of faith for Sikhs, and you’re selling it as a fashion accessory to make money? This isn’t the first time you’ve come under fire for cultural appropriation. Do better. pic.twitter.com/3KHtHSKEqm — Taran Parmar (@Tarankparmar) May 14, 2019 × The reactions were, however, divided as some thought that there was nothing wrong in these products and would help people who don’t know how to tie a turban and can buy readymade. As a Sikh, I'm glad they are doing this. Someone like me can purchase a pugahri since I don't know how to make one. Also WE ARE SIKH'S. Lets not whine like other weaklings who cry about appropriation. We are stronger then this!! — Sarcastic_Moose (@moose_sarcastic) May 16, 2019 × It’s obvious they did it for attention. Y’all don’t think these high end labels know to not offend such a sensitive generation? Lol they know what they are doing. Media is such bullshit — MichaelDearing (@AyeMike) May 16, 2019 ×

Gucci trolled for selling one Sikh turban for Rs 56000, called 'cultural appropriation'

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Gucci trolled for selling one Sikh turban for Rs 56000, called 'cultural appropriation'