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Ivanka Trump Ignites Fury Over White Outfit for Chinese New Year
18 Feb
Summary
- Ivanka Trump wore white for Chinese New Year, a color symbolizing mourning.
- Critics called her culturally insensitive and ignorant for the faux pas.
- Red is the traditional color for Lunar New Year, representing luck and prosperity.
Ivanka Trump recently drew criticism for a cultural misstep while celebrating Chinese New Year. She posted new headshots on Instagram wearing a cream-colored suit, accompanying her Lunar New Year wishes with a message about the Year of the Fire Horse. However, her choice of white attire was met with significant disapproval, as white is traditionally associated with mourning and funerals in Chinese and Vietnamese cultures.
Commenters quickly pointed out the perceived insensitivity, with some labeling Trump as "culturally insensitive and ignorant." The incident highlights a stark contrast with traditional customs, where red is the auspicious color for Lunar New Year, symbolizing luck and prosperity. Trump's post, which also detailed her aspirations for personal and professional endeavors in the new lunar cycle, was overshadowed by the fashion faux pas.
