Chanel Controversy, The End of Freedom in Fashion World?

Shocking news came from Chanel - the classy brand did an apology for what they've done in their pre-fall show. As all we know, Chanel held a show that used native American headpieces. The show is believed "raising eyebrows" because of the using of the headpieces on the catwalk. Some people say, it's disrespectful.
 

The using of this kind of headpiece has been controversies for years. In 2012, Karlie Kloss wore the same headpiece and pushed VS to apologize for using it on their runway. I know maybe that headpiece is a sacred symbol for native Americans and people in fashion industry shouldn't use it as just a "hat."
But, back to the essence of fashion. Why would fashion people use them on their head? Chanel released an official statement saying that Native Americans are an integral part of Texas' rich history and culture and the feather headdress, a symbol of strength and bravery, is one of the most visually stunning examples of creativity and craftsmanship. They also said that it was really meant to be a tribute to the beauty of craftsmanship. What's the problem? I don't see any. If people really want to relate fashion and styles to another aspects that are really sacred, they'd be shocked. Chanel and VS aren't the only one that use "unusual" pieces on the runway. Alexander McQueen once held a show in a church (and the collection was called "Dante," held in 1996), but he didn't apologize for what he has done. Givenchy also released tee and sweater collections with different prints on it, one of them was a picture of Marie Magdalene holding Jesus, it never made any controversies.


My point is this. Chanel as one of the most classy brands that produces high-end wearings, should really respect their late owner, Coco Chanel herself. Coco was famous for being a strong-independent woman. She never quit and also never regret for what she's created. She fell several times during her struggle in fashion world, from making hats to making cheap dresses to simply name her perfume "Chanel No.5," she always put her touch so everybody knew that they were "made by Coco." She was mocked for using unusual fabrics to make dresses, but she insisted that it's what women wanted in that time, and she was right.  We must protect the legacy of creativity in fashion world. Otherwise, we'd be restricted for wearing another "sacred" things, forever.

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