Marc Jacobs apologises over dreadlock controversy at New York Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2017 show caused a lot of criticism at New York Fashion Week.

A cast of mostly white models - including Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid - were sent down the catwalk in colourful faux dreadlocks.

The hairstyle sparked a social media backlash, with many people accusing the fashion designer of cultural appropriation.

He responded, made things worse and now he's backtracked and said sorry.

On Instagram he first wrote: "And all who cry "cultural appropriation" or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner - funny how you don't criticize women of color for straightening their hair."

Watch BBC3's video about the controversy.

"I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don't see color or race- I see people. I'm sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded…Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it."

This didn't sit well with people at all and caused an even bigger backlash across Twitter.

One Twitter account quotes Marc's Instagram post, to criticise the shades (or, lack of) in his foundation range.

Ella thought Marc should've just gotten black models with real dreadlocks.

Batoul says she'll never purchase Marc Jacobs products again!

In simple terms, cultural appropriation is defined as the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture.

Celebrities such as Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg and Greys Anatomy actor Jesse Williams have helped put a international spotlight on the topic but many are still confused as to where appreciating a culture stops and where appropriating it starts.

Amandla's youtube video about black women's hair is here

Grey's Anatomy star Jesse gives a speech here

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However, last night the 53-year-old fashion designer posted again, saying he'd read all the comments and he apologised for the "lack of sensitivity."

Marc Jacobs' apology, on his personal Instagram account.

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