The Twitterverse had a mixed response. Some criticized the pricey product as cultural appropriation, while others thought the controversy was overblown.
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Cultural appropriation hits a new low - I sincerely hope that @CHANEL is donating all the profits to underprivileged aboriginal communities pic.twitter.com/Bkf93XaYIi
— LJ (@BI0MECHANICAL) May 15, 2017
When I think about Aboriginal culture, I think @chanel https://t.co/ocZSljGkPW
— blak milf writer (@NayukaGorrie) May 15, 2017
Chanel said in a statement to CNN that "Chanel is extremely committed to respecting all cultures, and deeply regrets that some may have felt offended."
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