Dylan Wang Criticized by C-netizens for His Dreads and Tattoo Showing Look at LV Event

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• It's been a long time since I fully agree with your points, Koala. As much as I like Wang Hedi, his outfit for this event is a miss.

• But where are the tattoos, can't see any.
  This whole look is a failure, but maybe it was coordinated by LV? Otherwise it's plain bad taste (and won't be the first time with Dylan, bless his heart).

  • I'm only seeing hairs. LMAO

    • Wait! There are hairless patches on his thighs! Could it be that they photoshopped his tattoos off?

  • I can see some tattoos sticking out a bit from the first pic at the bottom of his shorts. The other pics, especially the ones in the bath tub were definitely photoshopped. That's what they typically do.

    He's a good looking guy, but not a fan of this overall look even without the locks. A lot of SS24 from Pharrell just gave me Minecraft vibes.

  • Hey don,t be bitches about what someone wears, cause people are looking at you, saying same shit grow up , yea iam a 62 yr,s old. And he,s cool, so remember Dylan, stand your ground.

• Oh gosh, this look is quite so bad. The whole outfit combo with his hairstyling is just awful. I want to delete this image off my head...but I doubt I can.

• And then greeted the head designer whoo is, you guessed it, black. What a terrible mess.

  • You mean Pharrell Williams ?

• He's lucky he's not a Kpop idol or K-actor because this type of cringe cultural appropriation would be trending worldwide

  • You are right there...if he was a famous Kpop idol, this will spread.

• People need to stop judging these actor when they clearly are dressing specifically for the fashion house’s event according to their theme. A majority of them wears and buy nothing they endorsed. They are sponsored clothing and if they do buy them, they buy them at a discount. Only the normal people actually pays full for them.

  The drag thing, I swear people making something out of nothing. I’m in the states and even blacks find it flattering.

  • Thank you! 100% agree with what you said!

  • I 💯% agree. He didn't choose his outfit, it was laid out for him. Didn't Pharrell have something to do with the looks, and promotion, too? He is a black rapper/pop & rnb artist....soooo...don't get why people think Dylan chose it. Not being black or from the states and young, he probably didn't even think he should say anything. But I definitely didn't get offended, just don't think the look suits him, and I am black in the states.

• Aside from the sunglasses, I like the look, especially the shoes, and it's not cultural appropriation. Those are braids, not locks and anyone can wear braids and locks it's all about how it's done and why.

  • They look like box braids though so…. It’s still very much cultural appropriation, particularly since he was trying to rap in a video also, that’s a clear sign he wasn’t just wearing “braids” for no reason, he was wearing them cause he wanted a certain “aesthetic.” Black people get discriminated against here in the US just for wearing the hair that grows out of our heads in its natural state, so it raises eyebrows when someone treats our protective styles like a costume. Hip hop is about authenticity and this seemed like cosplay, not authentic to him. I agree it’s mostly just cringe, and I’m not a hater, I’ve watched his dramas before and had just followed him on socials before this happened. The reason why it’s cringe is because as a black person it just seems so unnecessary. Like why? And in front of Pharrell, too? Ugh. I’m sure he didn’t mean anything bad by it, but it just doesn’t reflect well on him in the eyes of some global viewers. I doubt he would’ve dressed that way just getting coffee on his day to day schedule. In the US, people tend to like our aesthetic but not support us having rights, it’s a sensitive issue, so it’s best on a world stage like a fashion show not to dress like that.

    • I'm not defending Dylan Wang. Hip hop isn't for everyone. But do you realize copying African American pop stars' fashion styles have become a vogue here in the US, among many teens and hip hop fans? I guess Dylan just wanted to try something new and very different from what traditional Chinese are used to. I even read some fashion influencers' compliments about his new bold looks. LOL

      I personally do think hair braids work on him pretty well because of his sharp facial features. He didn't have to look suave as many popular Chinese liuliang do all the time. This is a fashion show. It's where bold attempts and new ideas stand out.

    • Well, I am a black person in the US, and I don't think in every situation where a non-black person wears braids or locks is cultural appropriation, it can be cultural appreciation as well, Like I said it depends on how and why it's done. People have to remember that just because you dress eat or listen to music from another culture doesn't mean there's hate or mockery behind it. I think there's a lot to look at with the whole cultural appropriation thing anyway it's much moe complex than just fashion and hair.

      I don't know much about him but I guess if this isn't a regular thing for him or is way outside of his norm then it could be appropriate, honestly, at first I didn't even read the article I just looked at the pictures.

      Hopefully, there are no mistakes and typos I read this five times but I'm broken when it comes to my own writing.

• He looked like an African American pop star. It's not for everyone. But I also read some stylist-influencers raving about him nailing a la mode. LOL

• Ummm...where are these numerous tattoos on his legs? I'm looking. Still looking.

  As for the look, those socks must go.

• What cultural appropriation? If you want to live a decent life that's respectful, don't be oversensitive ! What about every gentleman around the world nowadays almost wearing western suit with necktie in all the formal/official occasions? You guys should research the history and the origin of necktie that wasn't something really noble nor graceful! Neckties were originally traced back to Croatian mercenaries. LOL. But look how necktie nowadays is used as a symbol of men's formal wear.

  Aesthetics aside, there is nothing wrong with Dylan's African American hip-hop look. I've seen this kind of style everywhere on the streets and on campuses in the US, specifically among teens regardless of colors. I don't think ppl who copy fashion styles inspired by certain cultural characteristics of ethnic groups have disdain for that ethnic group. Most of the time Ppl, specifically young ppl who appreciate fresh ideas more than passé fashions, just want to try out something new and look different.

  Where do you see cultural appropriation from Dylan's hip hop look? It's stretching a point to call this cultural appropriation! LOL. He just wanted to have fun in the event.

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