A social media uproar forced Gucci to pull a sweater over complaints it made its wearers look like they were in blackface makeup. For a look at the sweater, check out the CNN report:

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And here’s the apology:

Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper.
We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make.
Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/P2iXL9uOhs

— gucci (@gucci) February 7, 2019