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Less than a week after announcing an upcoming underwear line called Kimono Solutionwear, U.S. reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has dropped the brand name following a backlash from people in Japan, including the mayor of Kyoto.
After backlash, Kardashian drops 'Kimono' name from underwear line
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Kim Kardashian West defends Kimono shapewear amidst backlash
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Kim Kardashian scraps 'Kimono' name after huge Japan backlash
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After backlash, Kardashian drops 'Kimono' name from underwear line
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Kim Kardashian West drops Kimono brand name
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What's Wrong with Kim Kardashian West's Kimono Shapewear Line
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Kim Kardashian defends the name of her Kimono shapewear line
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Kim Kardashian slammed by Japanese women for cultural appropriation
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Kim Kardashian sparks race row with new Kimono underwear line as Japanese people accuse her of disrespecting national dress – The Sun
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Kim Kardashian: New 'Kimono' shapewear sparks cultural appropriation backlash