Five celebrities accused of cultural appropriation that prove Chinese prom dress debate is not the first
A US teen caused debate online after wearing a traditional Chinese dress to her prom, but she is not alone. A long list of celebrities have come under fire in recent times for adopting the traditional garb of a nation or religion
The 18-year-old’s choice of attire caused quite a stir online recently, with the dress traditionally symbolising a silent protest to promote gender equality after the fall of the dynasties and the beginning of the republican period in the early 1900s.
Here are five celebrities who also found themselves in hot water over their choice of dress.
1. Beyoncé
Just last month Beyoncé was called out for cultural appropriation when she channelled ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti at the Coachella music festival in the US. The centrepiece outfit was a headdress and full-body costume inspired by Queen Nefertiti.
2. Katy Perry