Rapper Cardi B has launched her first-ever footwear collection, in collaboration with Reebok. Cardi has redesigned the brand's iconic Club C silhouette in the form of an all-new Club C Cardi and Cardi Coated Club C Double.
Having played a larger role in the design and curation process, Cardi was inspired by a dystopian world, taking cues from her most recent iconic fashion moments.
However, the international Pop sensation had to face the wrath of social media after one of her photos created a huge controversy. Cardi B appeared on the cover of a shoe magazine called Footwear News, dressed as Goddess Durga.
In the November issue of the magazine, Cardi is seen posing as the Goddess with 10 arms but instead of weapons, she is seen holding a shoe. This photo of the Popstar created a huge uproar.
This is how netizens reacted:
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A user wrote, "Cardi b did not pay “homage” to the Hindu goddess Durga by holding a shoe in her hand, this is plain disrespect and in no way cultural appreciation. she can’t getaway with this without addressing and apologizing for mocking our culture."
"When people dress as Virgin Mary and Jesus, as long as they do it in a beautiful, graceful way…. But I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful; maybe I should have done my research. I’m sorry, I can’t change the past but I will do more research for the future," she added.