H&M hires diversity leader after ‘monkey hoodie’ scandal
1 min read . Updated: 17 Jan 2018, 06:36 PM ISTH&M says it has appointed a diversity leader after having been accused of racism over an ad showing a black child dressed in a hoodie reading 'coolest monkey in the jungle'
Copenhagen: Swedish low-cost fashion brand H&M says it has appointed a diversity leader after having been accused of racism over an ad showing a black child dressed in a hoodie reading “coolest monkey in the jungle."
H&M said late Tuesday on its Facebook page that the group’s “commitment to addressing diversity and inclusiveness is genuine, therefore we have appointed a global leader, in this area, to drive our work forward."
The Stockholm-based clothing retailer reiterated that “the recent incident was entirely unintentional" but “demonstrates so clearly how big our responsibility is as a global brand."
NBA star LeBron James and rapper Diddy were among those who had responded with outrage to the ad. American rappers The Weeknd and G-Eazy cancelled a partnership with H&M.
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