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Kylie Jenner‘s business practices have gotten some serious criticism lately. Forbes recently stripped the beauty mogul of her self-made billionaire title in the bombshell piece “Inside Kyle Jenner’s Web of Lies–And Why She’s No Longer a Billionaire.” Although Kylie has since denied their magazine’s claims, the trouble for her business reputation has continued to suffer.
Most recently, Kylie, along with sister Kendall, was accused of not paying the factory who produces their joint fashion line, Kendall + Kylie. Although the sisters have denied these claims.
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The rumors about Kyle and Kendall began when Remake, a non-profit against exploitation in fashion, accused the reality stars of not paying their workers.
The website explained, "It’s no secret that COVID-19 has hit people of color the hardest. In the context of fashion, brands and retailers have en masse canceled produced and in production orders dating as far back as February, evoking the force majeure contract clause to leave them scot-free and without any liability to suppliers."
This is a serious problem for the factory workers. "As a result, factories are facing a severe liquidity crunch, with the women who make our clothes placed in the most vulnerable situation. No longer receiving pay, despite having already done the work, these women are quite literally at risk of starving to death," the post continues.
In late June, Diet Prada, an Instagram account that boasts 2 million followers, also called attention to the issue. In a since-deleted Instagram post, the account alleged, "Former 'billionaire' Kylie Jenner and sister Kendall's clothing brand won't pay its factory."
However, Kylie and Kendall have since denied these claims. A representative for the brand told Teen Vogue, "The Kendall + Kylie brand is owned by Canada Inc. The brand does not produce in Bangladesh. So [these allegations are] not accurate."
The rep continued, explaining that it had been "several years" since they worked together: "There was a past relationship with CAA-GBG years ago. Canada Inc. worked with them in a sales capacity for Europe and South America for sales only."
Since this denial, Remake has yet to remove their posts or apologize.
The website explained, "Today, [Remake] received word from a Kendall + Kylie representative that they do not have ‘current’ orders with Global Brands Group and will pursue legal action if we didn’t remove our posts and apologize."
The nonprofit added, "We ask: do Kendall + Kylie know who makes their label? And if the women have been paid during the crisis? Until we receive clear answers from the team that Kendall + Kylie have proof they paid garment makers, we will not back down."
