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12/23/2024 01:30:53 am

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G-Dragon Under Fire for 'Misogynistic' Laundry Label of PEACEMINUSONE; Products Overpriced?

G-Dragon at the Chanel 2015/16 Cruise Collection - Photocall

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Bigbang member G-Dragon is under fire after netizens took notice of the laundry label on his clothing line which they deemed "misogynistic," according to a report on AllKpop.

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Recently, G-Dragon, otherwise known as Kwon Jiyoung, released his own clothing line, PEACEMINUSONE. However, according to reports, it has been met with criticisms from its market price to the laundry label.

Reports stated that netizens reacted negatively towards the clothing line after noticing the laundry label. Apparently, the laundry label of PEACEMINUSONE clothes reads, "DO NOT LAUNDRY, DO NOT BLEACH, DO NOT IRON, DRY IN SHADE...BLAH BLAH...F*** IT, JUST GIVE IT TO YOUR MOTHER."

The label was reportedly met with reproaches including accusations that the brand is "misogynistic." Furthermore, it was cited that the laundry label encouraged stereotypes and gender hierarchy.

Several news sites reportedly stated that the laundry label made it appear that women are supposed to be the ones performing household chores, such as doing the laundry.

Meanwhile, Asiastarz revealed that there was a polarizing reaction regarding the market price of G-Dragon's clothing line.

Accordingly, PEACEMINUSONE received backlash after the prices were revealed with netizens commenting that the brand is "overpriced."

Netizens supposedly complained about the caps and t-shirts being sold under the brand which are priced at $200 and $300, respectively, according to Hypebeast.

On the other hand, fans of the Bigbang member also came in defense of the brand, stating that since he is a "global star," the prices of the products being sold by PEACEMINUSONE is reasonable. It continue dto point out that expensive merchandise is no longer an issue considering that G-Dragon is an influence in K-Pop as well as in fashion.

Previously, G-Dragon revealed that he personally designed the products in collaboration with his stylist. His products are available on peaceminusone.com.

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