Kurdish designer reacts to Louis Vuitton designs over cultural heritage
The French fashion brand's use of traditional garments without referencing Kurdish identity has drawn criticism from a designer.
World-famous French fashion brand Louis Vuitton's use of designs inspired by traditional Kurdish garments without acknowledging Kurdish identity has been criticized by Kurdish designer Hawjîn Hatem.
Failure to Include Kurdish Identity Causes Discomfort
The inclusion of traditional garments such as the ferenji, kerrê, and keçe by French fashion brand Louis Vuitton in a concept focused on highland life, without specifying that these elements belong to Kurdish culture, has sparked reactions.
Designer Calls for Legal and Diplomatic Action
Kurdish clothing brand owner Hawjîn Hatem called on the Kurdistan Region government and Kurdish lawmakers to utilize international legal avenues and diplomatic channels.
International Examples and Ways to Seek Rights
Recalling that state institutions intervened in similar situations involving Mexico and Palestine in the past, Hatem stated that official complaints could be filed in a similar manner.