Are Katy Perry's Shoes Racist?

(CNN)First it was Prada. Then Gucci. Now, Katy Perry is being called out for creating fashion that evokes blackface.The singer's namesake brand faces criticism over two styles of shoes that some say feature racist imagery.CNN has reached out to Perry for comment. Perry debuted her line of whimsical shoes in 2017. They are available on her website and through retailers around the world including Dillard's and Walmart in the United States.The Ora Face Block Heel and Rue Face Slip-On Loafers come in black and beige. The vamps in both styles include the same protruding eyes, nose and full red lips.The visage on the black shoes in both styles drew comparisons to blackface, the racist face-painting practicethat started as a way for white performers to mock enslaved Africans in minstrel shows using black paint and exaggerated facial features.ByEmanuella Grinberg, CNN


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