mo4ch:>‘Golliwogs for rich people’: Prada pulls ‘racist’ dolls following outrage (PHOTOS) | Mo4ch News
High-end fashion label Prada has said it will recall a controversial line of toys after it faced a barrage of criticism and cries of racism for the blackface-like characters.The luxury brand found itself embroiled in controversy after its Pradamalia line of collectibles was released featuring two monkey-like characters with black skin and large lips called Otto and Toto.The $550 figurines resemble blackface dolls like golliwogs, as many social media users were quick to point out.Prada responded to the outpouring of anger by issuing an apology of sorts, saying it would withdraw the characters at the center of the controversy from circulation.READ MORE: Investigation underway as Scottish footballer dresses in ‘blackface’ for party“The Pradamalia are fantasy charms composed of elements of the Prada oeuvre,” Prada said in a statement. “They are imaginary creatures not intended to have any reference to the real world and certainly not blackface. Prada Group never had the intention of offen…