Gucci's Alessandro Michele Issues Apology Letter for Blackface Sweater

Fashionista first broke the news that Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri issued an internal memo apologizing for the recent blackface balaclava sweater controversy earlier today. Now, the site reports that Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has followed suit, issuing a personal letter to his colleagues at the Italian fashion house. The $890 USD balaclava turtleneck sweater was blasted on social media for its resemblance to blackface makeup, with thick red lips starkly contrasting with the all-blac...