Kim Kardashian’s stylist, Dany Levi, is facing backlash on social media after calling Aishwarya Rai “exotic.” Levi made this comment in a video where she revealed that her inspiration for dressing Kim at the Ambani wedding was Aishwarya Rai, whom she described as “one of the most elegant, exotic, and iconic women in the world.” This statement did not sit well with many, who found the term “exotic” offensive when used to describe Indian women.
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian attended the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 12. Kim wore a red lehenga, while Khloe opted for a white and gold ensemble. However, Kim’s outfit failed to impress the Indian audience. The video shared by Levi also showed the process of finalizing the dresses with designer Manish Malhotra and revealed another dress by Tarun Tahiliani and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. The video quickly went viral, amassing over five lakh views and numerous critical comments.
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Many people expressed their displeasure with Levi’s choice of words and the outfits designed for Kim. One user commented, “Stop calling people from other countries exotic,” while another said, “You used the word exotic to describe an Indian woman. Instant cancel.” Others criticized the revealing nature of Kim’s outfit, with comments such as, “The tops were far too small and revealing,” and “Kim looked awful. The nose ring was also too heavy and inappropriate.” The controversy highlights the sensitivity around cultural representation and the importance of respectful terminology.
