Last week, Gwen Stefani was invited by the magazine rhythm to talk about her named perfume collection Harajuku lovers (Harajuku is the name of a district of Shibuya, in the Japanese capital). Journalist Jesa Marie Calaor explained that she had been ” amazed » from the singer’s answers…
” I am Japanese “
In this interview published on January 10, the 53-year-old singer of Irish and Italian descent stated that he is “Japanese”.
Gwen Stefani explained that her career in music and cosmetics was very inspired by Japan, where her father, who worked for Yamaha, often traveled when she was a child. When she came back from her excursions, she would tell her daughter what she had seen there, like “stories of street performers dressed as Elvis and elegant women with colored hair”quote. “ It was a culture so steeped in tradition, yet so futuristic [avec] so much attention to art and detail and discipline, and it was fascinating to me”said the singer.
As an adult, Gwen Stefani traveled to the Harajuku district, famous for being a mecca for art and fashion. This is when she would tell herself “My God, I’m Japanese and I didn’t know it. »
New accusations of cultural appropriation
After these statements, Gwen Stefani quickly added that her relationship in Japan was “innocent”qualifying as “big fan”. To express astonishment heard in response to Gwen Stefani’s replies, Filipino-American journalist Jesa Marie Calaor explained in her article:
“Like Stefani, I’m not Japanese. But I am an Asian woman living in Americawhich implies reality that give food for thought at a time when the to hate to Asian Americans and Pacific Islands intensify I envy anyone who can claim to be a part of this vibrant and creative community by avoiding the part of the storytelling that can be painful or scary. »
This isn’t the first time Gwen Stefani has excelled in cultural appropriation. 8 years ago, singer she was disguised as a Native American in one of her music videos. More recently (in July 2022), she has been playing sports dreadlocks in the video of No doubtin characterized with Jamaican singer Sean Paul.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
