Rihanna called out for cultural appropriation for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ photoshoot
By Reuters
12 July 2019 |
2:33 pm
Rihanna is getting backlash after the release of her Harper’s Bazaar China cover shoot. The Fenty Beauty mogul can be seen wearing various garments with influences from Chinese cultural dress. Some have argued that the photos are acceptable due to the Chinese creative team behind the shoot.
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