You could be working for one of the biggest fashion houses.

Gucci stepping up their  diversity message following accusations of racism.

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Overnight Gucci took to Instagram to accept their misstep in regards to balaclava-style sweater that evoked ‘blackface’ backlash and unveiled the first four steps of their long-term plan ‘designed to further embed cultural diversity and awareness in the company’.

“My entire life has been dedicated to fight to grant myself and any other the possibility to be different and to freely express themselves. I look forward to welcoming new perspectives to my team and together working even harder for Gucci to represent a voice for inclusivity,” said creative director Alessandro Michele.


Dapper Dan, who collaborated with Gucci on a capsule, called the fashion brand out on their controversial jumper and the brand did well to respond immediately and flew out to New York to meet with the style icon and roll out the following initiatives:

  • Hiring global and regional directors for diversity and inclusion.
  • Launching multicultural design scholarship program in partnership with fashion schools around the world, including Dubai.
  • Launching a diversity and inclusivity awareness program for of its 18,000 employees around the world.
  • Launching a global exchange program giving those working for regional offices to have a chance to check out the headquarters.

 

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The scholarship is a 12-month fast track program that aims to support underrepresented groups of talents leading to a full time employment. So basically, you could working alongside Michele and his team.

They’re not the only major Italian house to make a change. Earlier last week Prada announced the hiring of artist and activist Theaster Gates and director and producer Ava DuVernay to co-chair the Prada Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council.

Let see who will be next to follow.

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