However, on 26 November, when Bouba Ali had agreed to appear before the court again for a ruling on his placement in provisional detention, SCC officials were denied access to the detention place of Bouba Ali and gendarmes reportedly escorted him to his home. He was brought before the SCC, which informed him, at the presence of his lawyer, of the charges against him for crimes allegedly committed in the Central African Republic. Hassan Bouba Ali, former top coordinator of the armed group Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC) who is currently serving as Minister of Livestock Affairs and Animal Health, was arrested on 19 November based on a (arrest) warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court (SCC). As part of the programme, the brand set up a $5million fund to be invested in non-profit organisations that benefit communities of colour in North America - decided on by a panel of experts including Dapper Dan, activist Michaela Angela Davis and poet and activist Cleo Wade.A UN expert today called on authorities in the Central African Republic to return to custody a former rebel leader charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, saying his sudden release undermined the country's struggle against impunity. It begs the question: should Gucci keep being forgiven every time? Or is it a sign of a deeper lack of understanding not just at Gucci, but in the wider fashion industry - one that should not be glossed over or wiped clean with every apology? Dolce & Gabbana and Prada are among other major fashion houses that have recently been called out for alleged incidents of racism or political incorrectness.Ī big plus in Gucci’s corner is that with every apology, there appears to follow action. So, why is it that for every step forward, Gucci appears to take two steps back? And while they’re relatively quick to raise their hands to their mistakes (yes), they just don’t seem to be learning in the long run (agh). US-based store Nordstrum apologised for stocking the turban and said they had pulled it from sale. We hope more can be done to recognize this critical context. The Sikh Coalition tweeted: “The Sikh turban is not just a fashion accessory, but it’s also a sacred religious article of faith. The design house unveiled a £600 “Indy Full Turban”, which bore a stark resemblance to the religious Sikh turban.Īnd once again, unsurprisingly, many expressed their frustration on social media, citing the accessory as insensitive and offensive. Because fast forward a few months, and in May this year, Gucci blundered again. The swiftness of their response to the crisis, once again, though was clearly not enough.
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