Kim Kardashian Accused of Cultural Appropriation

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Kim K. is facing backlash following the announcement of her shapewear line.👀

9:15 AM PDT, June 26, 2019Following the Tuesday announcement of her shapewear line, criticism poured in for the 38-year-old reality star's choice of name for her new company. Kardashian West opted to name her company Kimono, a word that is defined by Merriam-Webster as"a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese."

In addition to naming her company after the traditional Japanese garment, Kardashian West, according toKardashian West's trademark request didn't sit well with many on the internet, who began using the hashtag #KimOhNo and claiming that the

 

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