Latest January 25, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Palestinian Model Bella Hadid Slams Dolce & Gabbana Over ‘Years of Racism.’

Supermodel Bella Hadid recently stirred up the fashion world, calling out luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana for what she described as ‘years of racism.’ The drama unfolded after their latest Milan Fashion Week show sparked major diversity concerns, leading to a lively discussion across social media and the fashion community.

It all kicked off when Bella Hadid, looking fabulous on a red carpet, took to Instagram ‘1h’ ago to ask, ‘Shocked people actually support this brand still ?? I mean, how many Models / stylists / resting the whole damn thing’. Her comment, racking up a whopping 291k likes, quickly got a reply from user ‘baeeen-cancelled.’ who echoed the sentiment, mentioning ‘___ years of racism sexism-bigotry, antisemitism.’ The buzz intensified as Bella later slammed Dolce & Gabbana following their recent men’s show at Milan Fashion Week, specifically highlighting the runway’s lack of representation by featuring only white models. This move by the brand certainly got people talking, with many agreeing that the fashion industry needs to step up its game when it comes to inclusivity.

The fashion world wasn’t shy about joining the conversation, especially after commentator L.Y.AS famously dubbed the runway ’50 shades of white,’ a phrase that went totally viral. This came after Dolce & Gabbana‘s promotional video for ‘The Portrait of Man’ collection boldly claimed to celebrate ‘the singular identity of every man.’ Talk about an awkward moment when the actual casting showed not ‘one single Asian,’ ‘one single dark-skinned model,’ or even ‘a single Arab or blonde guy.’ It left many scratching their heads, wondering, ‘I’m sorry, what?’ The stark contrast between the brand’s inclusive messaging and the homogeneous reality of their show fueled the backlash even further, making it a hot topic.

So, while Dolce & Gabbana aimed to showcase ‘The Portrait of Man,’ the fashion community, led by influential voices like Bella Hadid and L.Y.AS, quickly pointed out that their ‘portrait’ seemed to be missing a whole lot of colors and identities. The ongoing conversation highlights the industry’s push for genuine inclusivity, reminding everyone that true beauty comes in all shades and stories, and that brands have a responsibility to reflect the diverse world we live in. It’s clear that the call for more diverse runways and campaigns isn’t just a trend, but a powerful movement for change.

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