Prada Makes Deal With NYC After Racism Controversy
February 6, 2020
7:00 am
Prada will take steps to fight racism and promote diversity under a deal struck with the city government in New York on Wednesday following controversy over its sale of monkey-like keychain figurines.
The Italian fashion label was forced to apologize in December 2018 after it sparked an uproar by featuring so-called “Pradamalia” objects that had exaggerated red lips and evoked blackface caricatures.
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The items were featured prominently in the window display of Prada’s Soho store in New York.
Critics said the merchandise — which was pulled from shelves …
