Released on August 1st, the Kylie Jenner-designed mini bro was an immediate success, but criticism followed at the same rate. MGA Entertainment dolls bring Kylie Jenner’s most famous outfits to the stage, from the red carpet to everyday life. A choice that seduced Kylie fans as well as fashion lovers and 2000 nostalgia. But as with everything, there is a downside. Some netizens didn’t seem to appreciate the collaboration because of one detail: the skin color of the mini Bratz. From what follows from the many comments and retweets on X – formerly Twitter – some users have accused Kylie Jenner of “black fishing”. In practice, an American entrepreneur would go to great lengths to imitate the appearance of black women.
Netizens would accuse Kylie Jenner of cultural appropriation, noting that Bratz’s skin color from the new collection is too dark compared to her complexion. In fact, as seen in promotional images for the Kylie Jenner and Bratz collaboration, the mini-doll complexion appears to be quite swarthy, despite the toy being inspired by a white celebrity. Also, some users would seem to be upset by Bratz’s choice of choosing Kylie Jenner for their first collaboration over a black celebrity like Rihanna or Zendaya, as the doll would have been inspired by a black physiognomy. women. “They are collaborating with a white woman who is known for portraying black features, skin color and black culture, instead of just getting a noteworthy black woman,” commented one X user.
It’s not the first time the Kar-Jenner sisters have been accused of fishing. In fact, many netizens have been pointing fingers at Kim Kardashian in recent years, accusing her of copying Naomi Campbell’s style and even darkening her face with foundation. As for Kylie Jenner, a year ago, some fans turned up their noses at a Kylie Cosmetics promotional photo, in which the socialite showed off a rich and tanned complexion. Users noted that Kylie Jenner, unlike her older sisters, will not have Armenian origin, but English, Irish, Dutch, German and Scottish.
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