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Is Balenciaga a racist brand? Sweatpants have been accused of cultural appropriation by a fashion house.

He said, “This feels racist. This feels very racist, guys. They have woven these boxers inside the trousers.” Hyacinth captioned the social media video that got more than 1.6 million views as, “You know when something feels racist @sxbwxyy I have questions.” Marquita Gammage, an associate professor of African Studies at California State University, Northridge, also showed her disappointment over the Spanish fashion brand’s new piece.

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