“I take my daughter to all of them because it’s great for kids to know and to see and to understand-and just to see shapes and colors.” “It’s a constant reeducation of the mind and the eyes,” she said. Now Campbell is getting ready for spring/summer fashion week later this month in Paris, and she said she can’t wait to take her daughter to see some of the art in the city’s famous museums. “My mother used to buy H&M for me when she lived in Europe, in Switzerland and then Italy. My very first H&M commercial, I think, was 20 years ago,” she said, referencing a series of sultry 2004 ads for the retailer. “It’s always fun doing an H&M commercial. This incident is accidental in nature, but this doesn't mean we don't take it extremely seriously or understand the upset and discomfort it has caused.She said she likes to work with H&M because she has a nostalgic connection to the brand. We appreciate the support of those who have seen that our product and promotion were not intended to cause offense but, as a global brand, we have a responsibility to be aware of and attuned to all racial and cultural sensitivities – and we have not lived up to this responsibility this time. We agree with all the criticism that this has generated – we have got this wrong and we agree that, even if unintentional, passive or casual racism needs to be eradicated wherever it exists. Our standards are high and we feel that we have made real progress over the years in playing our part in promoting diversity and inclusion. H&M is fully committed to playing its part in addressing society's issues and problems, whether it's diversity, working conditions or environmental protection – and many others. Our position is simple and unequivocal – we have got this wrong and we are deeply sorry. We would like to put on record our position in relation to the image and promotion of a children's sweater, and the ensuing response and criticism. To all customers, staff, media, stakeholders, partners, suppliers, friends and critics. The Swedish-based international retailer issued an apology in email to the Houston Chronicle today:

H&M gave a statement to Business Insider, following the mayhem. H&M Slammed for Racially Insensitive Photo H&M received backlash for having a black child model in a hoodie labeled 'Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.' The term 'monkey' has been used as a racial slur toward African-Americans, and social media users couldn't believe H&M overlooked the reference.

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