Celebrity stylist Kollin Carter, whose client list includes Cardi B, Naomi Campbell, and Kelly Rowland.
Is calling out the fashion industry for not taking enough of a stand amid Black Lives Matter protests.
On Monday, Carter shared a poignant statement on his Instagram.
“Some of you fashion houses and CEOs are absolutely bogus,” he wrote.
“For you to be in my email begging for placements but have nothing to say when it comes to this matter is disgusting.
Don’t use us when it’s convenient for you to then turn around and not stand with us.”
Carter then doubled down on his statement in his caption, writing: “I will make it my duty to not associate myself or my clients with you guys anymore.
You take from the culture, and us brown Men and Woman for your traffic and profit but have absolutely nothing to say now.”
“Where’s the energy you had when the kangaroos in Australia were dying?” he continued. “You should be f—ing ashamed of yourselves.”
On Thursday, YouTuber Jackie Aina called out Fashion Nova, Pretty Little Thing, and Revolve for staying silent about the issues that the black community has faced for years.
“As we know, there are a lot of brands who love capitalizing on black culture, black music, black aesthetic, but are dead silent when it comes to talking about black issues and black struggles in our community,” Aina said.
“Do more. Don’t just be present when it’s time to be lit on the ‘gram,” she added. “Guys, I understand sometimes philanthropy does not have to be announced, but right now more than ever, considering how much influence these brands specifically have, it’s very important that you say and do something. Like it’s the least you can do.”
Since calling out the online retailers on social media, Aina says she has spoken to representatives from Fashion Nova and PrettyLittleThing and hopes to see some progress being made.
“I cannot fix everything I really can’t, but we can’t deny that the brands I mentioned today are HUGELY influential. That’s why I chose to speak about them today. now I’m waiting to see if they will put their money where their mouths are. This is important to me,” she tweeted.
On Monday, PrettyLittleThing launched their collection with Saweetie and announced they will be donating 100% of the profits to Black Lives Matter.
Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies, also started the “15% pledge,” which calls on major retailers like Target, Whole Foods, Net-a-Porter, Home Depot, Sephora, Barnes & Nobles, and Saks Fifth Avenue to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to black-owned businesses.
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Source: The Washington Post