New York fashion label controversies as they named refugee for their dress

News24xx.com - New York fashion label made a controversy after named one of its collection as 'refugees' dress. To be sure, these collections sparked controversy in cyberspace. Netizen questioned the name of the collection of the fashion label, Uzi company based in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

 

According to them, the election is highly unethical and less humane because it is considered comercialize the evacuation issue.

 

Not a few are forcing the Uzi to apologize and donate the entire proceeds to the refugees through the official agencies which manage the refugee problem.

 

Due to the negative reaction arising, Uzi went directly rename the Oxford Dress fashion. The founder of the Uzi, Mari Gustafson, also apologized when the selection of the offensivename to a lot of parties.

 

Described by Uzi, this short dress was released in 2007 with a vision based on the turmoil of world civilization, such as large-scale immigration, social inequality and climate change.

 

"But we named it as we cannot predict what happens in the future," says Mari.

 

In addition, the name was also chosen to describe the material used.

 

"We understand, we has been offensive to a lot of people who are also interested in the issue. But in the process, we at once successfully gave voice to our message," added Mari.

 

Mentioned on the website of Uzi, mini-dress for USD 119 or approximately USD 1.5 million that comes in a loose silhouette and is made from 100 percent cotton weave that creates the effect of crumpled.