Wed Oct 16 04:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Bath & Body Works Apologizes for Candle Packaging Resembling KKK Hoods

**COLUMBUS, OHIO -** Bath & Body Works has issued an apology after a candle packaging design sparked controversy for its resemblance to Ku Klux Klan hoods. The “Snowed In” 3-wick candle, which featured a snowflake design, was quickly removed from the company’s website after several users pointed out the disturbing similarity.

While the design was intended to depict a paper snowflake, many social media users expressed their concern about the white, cone-shaped edges and cutouts near the center, seeing them as reminiscent of the KKK’s signature hoods.

“I have never seen a snowflake that looks like that,” one Instagram user commented. Others were less forgiving, accusing the company of negligence and deliberate design choices.

In response to the public outcry, a Bath & Body Works spokesperson released a statement on Monday, stating that the resemblance was “unintentional” and pledging to address the issue. “We apologize to anyone we’ve offended and are swiftly working to have this item removed and are evaluating our process going forward,” the spokesperson said.

The incident highlights the importance of sensitivity and careful design considerations, particularly in light of ongoing societal discussions about racial injustice. It also underscores the power of social media in bringing such issues to light.

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