Kim Kardashian is changing the name of her new shapewear line after she received some huge backlash. The new release, called Kimono, was blasted for appropriating the traditional Japanese garment of the same name. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star explained her decision to pick a new name on Twitter.
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Kim, 38,
wrote, “Being an entrepreneur and my own boss has been one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve been blessed with in my life. What’s made it possible for me after all of these years has been the direct line of communication with my fans and the public.”
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The KKW Cosmetics mogul continued, “I am always listening, learning and growing — I so appreciate the passion and varied perspectives that people bring to me.”
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“When I announced the name of my shapewear line, I did so with the best intentions in mind,” she claimed.
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“My brands and products are built with inclusivity and diversity at their core and after careful thought and consideration, I will be launching my Solutionwear brand under a new name,” the mom of three said.
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“I will be in touch soon. Thank you for your understanding and support, always,” she concluded.
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Kim was blasted after she announced the Kimono line. The word kimono refers to a traditional Japanese garment.
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Thousands of people sent angry messages on social media. Even the mayor of Kyoto, Japan sent the reality star a letter, urging her to change her mind.
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On June 27, she
defended the name, saying it was “a nod to the beauty and detail that goes into a garment.” But after days of angry messages, she changed her mind.
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What do you think of Kim deciding to rename the line? Sound off in the comments!
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Kim, 38,
wrote, “Being an entrepreneur and my own boss has been one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve been blessed with in my life. What’s made it possible for me after all of these years has been the direct line of communication with my fans and the public.”
The KKW Cosmetics mogul continued, “I am always listening, learning and growing — I so appreciate the passion and varied perspectives that people bring to me.”
“When I announced the name of my shapewear line, I did so with the best intentions in mind,” she claimed.
“My brands and products are built with inclusivity and diversity at their core and after careful thought and consideration, I will be launching my Solutionwear brand under a new name,” the mom of three said.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I will be in touch soon. Thank you for your understanding and support, always,” she concluded.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Kim was blasted after she announced the Kimono line. The word kimono refers to a traditional Japanese garment.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Thousands of people sent angry messages on social media. Even the mayor of Kyoto, Japan sent the reality star a letter, urging her to change her mind.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
On June 27, she
defended the name, saying it was “a nod to the beauty and detail that goes into a garment.” But after days of angry messages, she changed her mind.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Photo credit: INSTARImages
What do you think of Kim deciding to rename the line? Sound off in the comments!
