In an Allure magazine interview, Gwen Stefani receives flak for saying, "I'm Japanese."
In an interview with Allure magazine to promote her cosmetics line GXVE, music artist Gwen Stefani was criticised for remarks she made about her fondness for Japan. In the story that was released on Tuesday, 53-year-old Stefani spoke extensively about her influences from Japan. She even admitted to being Japanese at one point while reminiscing about a trip to Japan to writer Jesa Marie Calaor, saying, "My gosh, I didn't know it." After being questioned about her earlier attempts in cosmetics, particularly her "Harajuku Lovers" scent collection from 2008, Stefani made the remark. The "Harajuku Lovers" perfume and the original record's marketing and artwork largely drew inspiration from the vibrant Japanese underground culture after the release of her solo album "Love.Angel.Music.Baby." Early in the new millennium, Stefani would frequently walk the red carpet with a group of four Japanese backing dancers, Maya Chino (nicknamed "Love&qu