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Kim Kardashian West’s Kimono Controversy Everything We Know so Far

Kim Kardashian West will be changing the name of her kimono solution wear line under pressure. Japan is pressuring her with #kimohno.

What did Kim Kardashian reply Under Pressure? 

When she announced the name of her shapewear line, she did so with the best intentions in mind. Kardashian West revealed on her social media. Her brands and products are built with exclusivity and variety at their fundamental and after careful thought and full consideration. She will be launching her Solutionwear brand under a new and unique name. She confirmed this on her Instagram.

Kim Kardashian West’s Earlier Response To The Criticism

Kim Kardashian West was quickly inculpated of cultural annexation of the name. In the New York Times on Thursday, she stated in the interview about this controversy. In which she defended her understanding and “deep respect” for the meaning of kimono in Japanese culture. But also she said she has no plans to change the name.

But her songs changed on Monday. 

“I am always listening, learning and growing — I so appreciate the passion and varied perspectives that people bring to me,” she wrote on Instagram.

“I am always listening, learning, and growing.” I appreciate the passion and varied perspectives that people bring to me”.

She posted this on her Instagram profile.

Who Is Pressuring Kim Kardashian West?

The mayor of Kyoto, Japan, who on Friday sent a letter to Kim Kardashian. The Times obtained that. That described kimono as “a fruit of craftsmanship” that truly symbolizes a sense of beauty, spirits and values and culture of Japanese.”

Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa asked Kardashian West to rethink using the word kimono in her trademark.

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