Kim Kardashian Accused Of Disrespecting Japanese Culture With ‘Kimono’ Shapewear

Kim Kardashian Accused Of Disrespecting Japanese Culture With ‘Kimono’ Shapewear

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>> American reality TV personality, Kim Kardashian caused a controversy over the brand name of her shapewear line. On the 25th, Kim announced her shapewear line named ‘Kimono’ on Twitter with the caption “I’ve been passionate about this for 15 years”. ‘Kimono’ comes in various sizes and 9 skin tones.

However, ‘Kimono’ received a flood of criticism online like “It’s insulting to Japanese tradition. How awful”, “This is uncomfortable as a Japanese person. Please stop”. It’s also been reported that Kim Kardashian trademarked ‘Kimono’.





(Source: Girls Channel, Npn)


1. [+4,178, -32] Her body is so strange

2. [+3,344, -18] There are only models with big butts here

3. [+2,690, -34] Hey, do Americans really like this kind of butt shape? I don’t get what’s good about it though.

4. [+1,830, -379] What Kim, is she Korean? Why is she using ‘Kimono’? Register the trademark again





                >> 5. [+848, -9] Kim is a common American name.

6. [+1,908, -3] How did she trademark it…

7. [+1,815, -15] Stop it. Kimono is a part of Japanese culture.

8. [+1,310, -7] Why Kimono? I’m uncomfortable

9. [+92, -504] Is Kim a Korean living in America?

10. [+464, -3] Kimono is no good.





11. [+292, -3] Her big butt is too much huh

12. [+275, -69] She should use Kimchi instead

13. [+225, -3] I’m laughing her butt is way too big www

14. [+225, -1] Katy wore a Kimono on stage, Ariana’s tattoo, the name of one of Rihanna’s products from her cosmetic brand. I like Kim and the Kardashian family but this is a shame.

15. [+113, -1] Kim’s butt looks way too big huh. She’s not beautiful at all to me.





16. [+184, -0] It’s too easy to register for a trademark

17. [+115, -11] I don’t like Korea either but I think automatically linking something to Korea without any research beforehand is kinda… yikes

18. [+105, -1] Using the word kimono for underwear is a bit…

19. [+100, -0] I really felt Ariana’s love for Japan and I feel bad she got so bashed over a tattoo

20. [+106, -19] I hate this woman

21. [+87, -0] Getting a Japanese tattoo or posting a photo of yourself in a kimono is completely fine. But I cannot forgive you for stealing the word

22. [+42, -2] Her butt is so big



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