Gwen Stefani hits back at claims of Harajuku Girls cultural appropriation
Speaking in a recent interview, Gwen Stefani defended herself against accusations of appropriating Japanese culture in her Harajuku Girls promotional campaign, which took place in 2004
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Gwen Stefani has defended herself after receiving criticism for her ‘Harajuku Girls’ promotional campaign in 2004 for her album Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
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Gwen Stefani is hitting back at longstanding claims that through her association with the Harajuku Girls, a group of Japanese-American women known for their steep sense of style, Stefani has been appropriating Japanese street fashion.
The No Doubt, 51, singer fended off criticism in a cover interview with Paper magazine on Wednesday and told the publication that in her estimation, all cultures have inspiration from many outside influences that make it what it is. We learn from each other, we share from each other, we grow from each other, she said. And all these rules are just dividing us more and more.
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Pop star Gwen Stefani has addressed criticism of her “Harajuku Girls” era in a lengthy interview ahead of her new record.
Stefani, 51, received backlash for the song “Harajuku Girls” and the promotional campaign for her 2004 album
Love. Angel. Music. Baby. that saw her dress in styles among those worn in the famous Tokyo district of Harajuku and flanked by a group of Japanese performers on stage and at events.
Paper Magazine after the release of her new single “Let Me Reintroduce Myself”, Stefani defended her decision to include the four dancers – Maya Chino, Jennifer Kita, Rino Nakasone and Mayuko Kitayama – at red carpet appearances and in music videos.