Gucci Goo: SIC-ening

Posted on February 7, 2019 by JMN
Gucci balaclava

The Gucci balaclava jumper, which has been withdrawn from sale. Photograph: Gucci

THIS JUST IN: British Journal “Sic”s American Spelling of Italian Press Release”

“… We are fully committed to increasing diversity throughout our organization [sic].”
(Gucci)

(Morwenna Ferrier, “Gucci withdraws $890 jumper after blackface backlash,” The Guardian, 2-7-19)

(c) 2019 JMN.

About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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