Kendall Jenner is facing some heated criticism after the recent launch of her 818 Tequila ad campaign.
In honor of the brand's upcoming US debut, the model shared a promotional video as well as a series of photos from an agave farm in Jalisco, Mexico.
"What an incredible experience I have had thus far, learning about this beautiful place, its beautiful culture, and the beautiful people!" Kendall wrote on her Instagram.
The campaign features a number of agave farmers working alongside Kendall, who some viewers are saying is wearing an outfit and hairstyle traditionally associated with Mexican culture.
Critics are accusing Kendall of cultural appropriation, saying that she is being disrespectful to native workers by wearing the outfit as a costume for a photoshoot.
Meanwhile, others say she is perpetuating stereotypes and spreading misconceptions about Mexican culture, as most Mexicans do not dress in that way.
And it seems that Kendall has heard the criticism loud and clear, because she's already turned off the comments on her Instagram post:
Kendall Jenner deactivating the comments to not let people talk about the cultural appropriation
Here's what others had to say about the campaign:
YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.....leave it to Kendall to be as tone deaf as possible, this is so offensive. Modeling that chic migrant worker look for her tequila brand, watch her cry and say she didn't know later on for the 100th time 🙄😠
You should definitely read this entire thread:
Many families, specially in Jalisco, Mexico, produce tequila for Mexican brands or even they have their own small businesses of tequila. Kendall Jenner coming to Jalisco and starting her tequila is making that many families to lose their job to big names like her.
Kendall Jenner coming out with her “own” tequila is ultimate modern day colonizer vibes.
And who could forget Kendall's other poorly received beverage campaign?
God somethings never change... 2017 vs 2021 it’s funny because remember Kendall cried after the backlash from the Pepsi commercial if there was no backlash she wouldn’t have cared this is just disgusting brown face, culture appropriation to a whole other level 🤯
one thing about kendall is put a drink in her hand and she’ll give you an insulting ad campaign https://t.co/8RQlZhdsif
