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Chanel's boomerang hit by cultural appropriation, exploitation accusations

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Published Wed, May 17, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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ANOTHER day, another brand being called out on social media for a misbegotten product.

The latest name in the crosshairs is Chanel, and the latest offering in question is its glossy black, wood-and-resin boomerang priced at US$1,325.

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