A Japanese official, real-world television star and fashion model Kim Kardashian, has appealed for a review of her new line of clothing, which the Japanese considered an insult to them.
The mayor of the Japanese city of Kyoto, Daesaku Kadukawa, issued an open address through her official website to Kardashian, changing the name of her new line of clothing, "Kimono", the name of traditional Japanese clothing famous.
To explain their cultural value to the Japanese, Kadukawa told Kim Kardashian in the letter that Japanese kimono is "a product of craftmanship and truly symbolizes Japanese beauty, spirituality and values."
Cadukawa said the kimono is popular in the streets of Kyoto, worn by tourists and locals alike, proving to be "loved by people from all over the world" and that "it should not be monopolized."
"To experience the essence of Kimono culture and to understand our ideas, as well as to realize that we cherish Japanese culture, including Kimono," Kyoto Mayor Kim Kardashian said.
Kim Kardashian did not respond to the message of the mayor of Kyoto, Japan, but told The New York Times that she had "deep respect for the importance of kimono in Japanese culture" and confirmed that she had no plans "to design or release any clothing that would resemble or deform" Japanese traditional clothing in any way. "
"I understand, appreciate and deeply respect the importance of kimono in Japanese culture, but I will not back away from the decision to produce this fashion line," Kim Kardashian said.
"The design that will be launched does not in any way resemble traditional Japanese clothing, especially kimono, so I will not change the name and I will not respond to that angry attack against me."
"My brand is built on the idea of inclusiveness and diversity. I am proud of everything we offer, and we will not try to diminish any culture or people."
Kim Kardashian is scheduled to launch the Kimono underwear line in July.
Fashion superstar Kim Kardashian has angered many Japanese after she announced the development of a new line of underwear called "Kimono".
On Thursday, the Japanese resorted to social networking sites to protest against a new underwear line developed by Kim Kardashian, the American reality television star, as Kimono. Some described it as a theft of their culture in a manner that humiliates traditional Japanese clothing.
Kim Kardashian announced on Tuesday, It will unveil a production line for body shapers developed a year ago, As "a truly effective solution for women".
The word in Japanese means "things you wear" and refers to body-length dresses with belts worn by people at formal occasions such as weddings and funerals.
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