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Prada Pulls Its $550 ‘Blackface’ Keychain Amid Backlash

BAD IDEAS

The fashion house claims its monkey-like Pradamalia charms represent a ‘fantasy,’ but social-media users say they’re simply promoting racial stereotypes.

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