The internet was quick to pounce on the retailer, with many calling out the costume as racist and insensitive. And, honestly, it's hard to argue with them. I mean, would you wear a dashiki and expect to be taken seriously? Didn't think so.
Target, to their credit, acted fast to rectify the situation. They removed the costume from their website and stores, and issued a sincere apology to those who were offended. It's a bold move, but someone's gotta do it.
But here's the thing: this isn't the first time a company has gotten it wrong when it comes to cultural sensitivity. Remember that time Gucci released a blond wig as part of their African-inspired collection? Yeah, that was a hot mess. And don't even get me started on Coco Chanel's Orientalism phase – yikes!
