Gucci Is Selling 'Floral Kaftan' For Rs 2.5 Lakh And Desis Are Already Bargaining It For '100 Rupees'
Luxury label Gucci is selling a ¡®range of kaftans¡¯ at an exorbitant price. But clearly, no description in the world is going to convince desis of its whopping price.
We are all fascinated by kurtas, also known as kaftan at some places, after all the attire is as much comfortable as it is fashionable. One of the oldest traditional pieces of clothing worn by people in South Asia, the kurta continues to be a wardrobe staple.
Now, luxury label Gucci has joined the bandwagon and launched its own ¡®range of kaftans¡¯ that is being sold at an exorbitant price.
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We are talking about a fancy kurta that Gucci is selling on its website that they priced at a whopping $3,500, roughly translating to Rs 2.5 lakh. Called the ¡°organic linen kaftan¡± with floral embroidery, the kurta is made in Italy. The linen kaftan has a neck opening with a self-tie tassel.
The description for the silk kaftan reads, ¡°Filled with ¡®60s and ¡®70s influences, the kaftan reinterprets the aesthetic of the hippie movement with a new take on relaxed garments in light fabrics. For this new iteration, the emblematic Interlocking G motif mixes with a stripe chain print elevating the ivory silk fabric."
But clearly, no description in the world is going to convince desis of its price quoted by Gucci. They are out with the best reactions and it's a laugh riot.
Gucci selling an Indian kurta for 2.5 lakhs ? I'll get the same thing for 500 bucks ? pic.twitter.com/Opw2mO5xnV
¡ª nalayak (@samisjobless) June 1, 2021
Gucci sweetie I will buy you this exact same kurta from Sarojini market in less than $5. https://t.co/jN7jbmFadi
¡ª Akanksha Bhatt ? (@akankshabhatt3) June 2, 2021
3500$ FOR A KURTA YOU'D PROBABLY GET FOR 500rs WTF GUCCI ? pic.twitter.com/6wGfbjNzKc
¡ª commit gaylony (@LlN0SAUR) May 31, 2021
u can bargain this for 100 rupees in any random street market https://t.co/i7ztAS9kN3
¡ª v (@louisgayculture) June 2, 2021
I'm not giving more than 200 for this shit I have like 10 of these wtf https://t.co/v5UZwJL8Xr
¡ª ana ??happy pride ???? (@lilacniallrry) June 2, 2021
Gucci kurta for $3500?! I can have Ashokbhai make this back home for 500 rupees ? pic.twitter.com/eq3fHIZMjn
¡ª ?? (@GujuMemes) June 2, 2021
I'd get a much much better Kurta than this for ?500 at Causeway.@gucci atleast own up and say its Indian. You guys will do anything for money. Yuck. https://t.co/gvfzPWudnk
¡ª Khush (@eatwatchact) June 2, 2021
Gucci be selling this kurta for C$ 4,550 and I am like ¡. Who is shelling out that kind of $$$ for a kurta that ammi bought me from Murree¡¯s Mall Road for 300 rupees. pic.twitter.com/gxlBHxwpxC
¡ª T a z e e n (@tazeen) June 2, 2021
u'll literally get 50 kurtas like this in wholesale for less than 1.5K ? https://t.co/ohGl0M5noH
¡ª anu ? avi (@HARRIESL0VE) June 2, 2021
Earlier in 2019, Gucci had come under fire for its 'Indy Turban'. The Italian fashion behemoth has come under fire for cultural appropriation when Sikhs decried the label for the turban, which cost almost $800 each.
The collection faced a blow after millions of Sikh from around the world got offended and criticised the brand for selling a mere turban for a hefty price.
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