Larsa Pippen Defends Wearing Box Braids After Cultural Appropriation Claims: ‘I’m Not White’
25.03.2023 - 02:05
/ usmagazine.com
Defending herself. Larsa Pippen responded to comments after a fan accused her of cultural appropriation.
The Real Housewives of Miami star, 48, was seen wearing box braids on a trip to the Bahamas while filming season 5 of the show. The plaits cascaded down to her torso, and she twisted them into a half-up style.
At the season 5 reunion, host Andy Cohen asked the Bravo personality a question from a fan: “Watching the tease for the season, I noticed you were sporting braids in the Bahamas. Fashion-wise, you can pull it off. But do you think it’s really culturally appropriate? I think you’re going to get a lot of backlash.”
Pippen replied: “I mean, I’m not White. So I don’t know, my mom used to wear braids.” She continued, “My grandparents are Moroccan. My mom had braids when she was a kid. I’ve been braiding my hair every time I’ve gone on vacation since I can remember.”
Costar Kiki Barth, who is Haitian, added, “I feel like anybody should rock whatever they want to. As long as it looks good on you, I think we should just embrace it.”
Throughout the trip, Pippen paired the braids with various outfits. One look featured a printed coral crop top, which she accessorized with a beaded necklace, diamond earrings and black sunglasses. For another fit, the Illinois native also sported a one-shoulder top and gold hoops.
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Pippen is known to frequently change up her hairstyles. Last month, the mom of four — the reality star shares Scotty Jr., 22, Preston, 21, Justin, 18 and Sophia, 14, with ex-husband Scottie Pippen — took to Instagram to show off another do. She parted her locks down the side and wore them in waves, pairing the look with a waffle robe that hugged her body. The