Victoria's Secret Show Angers Native Americans

[vailpass]

When do we get to be done with having to hear this crap? It's hot bitches in undergarments FFS

By Richard Ruelas The Republic | azcentral.com Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:18 AM

The Victoria’s Secret might have meant to tease and titillate. It ended up sparking outrage among Native Americans for having model Karlie Kloss walk out wearing a headdress that flowed to the ground.

Photos of the Wednesday night fashion show were posted online and comments, mainly from the Native American community, followed.

In an article posted on lastrealindians.com , Ruth Hopkins wrote that the costume added to the hyper-sexualization of Native women. yea right She also said the war bonnet is considered, among her Sioux tribe, an honor worn only by someone who displayed valor in battle.

“We’re a people, not a trend,” she wrote. “We don’t wear costumes. We dress in regalia, and every single piece means something special.”

The Victoria’s Secret Facebook page has been peppered with outraged comments. Linda Kewanimptewa of Prescott posted that she was boycotting the store. oh please, don't stop bringing in your beads to trade. Victoria's Secret will go out of business without people like you. “I loved your stores so much,” she wrote, “but thanks for disrespecting my culture!”

A petition on change.org has asked the lingerie company to apologize. The Victoria’s Secret fashion show is scheduled to air on CBS on Dec. 4.

In September, the handbag and clothing company Paul Frank held a pow-wow-themed fashion show that featured plastic tomahawks. It apologized after complaints from the Native American community.

Earlier this month, No Doubt premiered a video for its new song, “Looking Hot.” It had singer Gwen Stefani wearing a headband and beaded dress and battling band members dressed as black hat-wearing cowboys. The band pulled the video down on Monday after receiving complaints from F.A.I.R. Media, which promotes accurate representations of indigenous people. Idiots. As if Gwen didn't make that look better than it ever has and do your image a favor

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[kepp]

Originally Posted by vailpass

My wife is 1/16 Wyandotte. Great. We need to show respect for their lands and allow them to have their customs and traditions.
But they don't get to tell us what we can and can't do with images that have become part of the cultural prop drawer.

She's from KCK?

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by kepp

She's from KCK?

No, she's never been there.

[Bo's Pelini]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I agree that this is offensive and she should remove the outfit immediately. On stage. Live.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by MTG#10

Eh, that's a bit much.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by vailpass

All truth here. They stagger up to you stinking, wanting a Jumbo Jack and a Budweiser.

It's disgusting. My wife, who is originally from Flagstaff (I'm from Kansas City) told me that it has gotten worse over time. They have taken over. I have never felt this much hatred and aggression from people before. Just flat out rude and hateful.

[ThaVirus]

Do they hate black people too?

EDIT: Are there even any black people there?

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Do they hate black people too?

EDIT: Are there even any black people there?

Like 13 that I've seen.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Do they hate black people too?

EDIT: Are there even any black people there?

It snows there and gets below 40 degrees. That answer your question?

[loochy]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Linda Kewanimptewa of Prescott posted that she was boycotting the store. oh please, don't stop bringing in your beads to trade. Victoria's Secret will go out of business without people like you. “I loved your stores so much,” she wrote, “but thanks for disrespecting my culture!”

Don't worry, they don't have anything that fits you. You couldn't shop there anyway.

[saphojunkie]

Women that hot could go in blackface and Al Sharpton would be waiting backstage with a bouquet of flowers and a Viagara.

It's a ****ing headdress. Settle.

It wasn't like, "Here's Tawny sporty a sassy satin bathrobe covered in smallpox!"

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by loochy

Don't worry, they don't have anything that fits you. You couldn't shop there anyway.

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Women that hot could go in blackface and Al Sharpton would be waiting backstage with a bouquet of flowers and a Viagara.

It's a ****ing headdress. Settle.

It wasn't like, "Here's Tawny sporty a sassy satin bathrobe covered in smallpox!"

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I believe at some point Buck said he prefers mexican food over BBQ, if I recall correctly...

**** OFF, YOU'RE DISRESPECTING MY CULTURE YOU RACIST BASTARD!!!

[TrueFanDave]

Originally Posted by vailpass

It snows there and gets below 40 degrees. That answer your question?

Not an accurate answer at all.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Dave

Not an accurate answer at all.

Thanks Poindexter.

[TrueFanDave]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Thanks Poindexter.

I'm just saying, I lived in Ohio for 15 yrs.

It gets well below 40...