After backlash, South African designer apologizes for rope ties that look like nooses

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After backlash, South African designer apologizes for rope ties that look like nooses

A fashion designer in South Africa, Daniel Ngobeni, has apologized to people upset by his rope ties that look like nooses. Dubbed “Daniels Rope Ties,” the collection of rope ties has been described on the product's Facebook page as “African rope wear” for “all genders.” There are photos on the Facebook page showing models wearing...

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