VICTORIA'S SECRET has apologised over a Native American Indian replica outfit worn by Karlie Kloss in the brand's show last week, after it caused an influx of complaints.

"We are sorry that the Native American headdress replica used in our recent fashion show has upset individuals," a statement from Victoria's Secret read. "We sincerely apologise, as we absolutely had no intention to offend anyone. Out of respect, we will not be including the outfit in any broadcast, marketing materials nor in any other way."

Yesterday, model Kloss tweeted her own apology: "I am deeply sorry if what I wore during the VS Show offended anyone. I support VS's decision to remove the outfit from the broadcast."

While numerous individuals took to the brand's Facebook page to issue their dissatisfaction with the outfit, Native Appropriations - a website that aims to counter stereotypes of "indigenous peoples, languages and cultures" - said that the controversial headdress and leopard bikini could have a lasting negative impact.

"Besides the daily harm of these on-going micro aggressions for Native folks, the sexualisation of Native women continues to be an ignored and continuing epidemic," an article on the website read. This isn't fun - this isn't a fantasy character. This is about our cultures, our bodies, and our lives. Native people demand and deserve far more respect than this."

The brand has previously come under fire for fetishing the traditional attire of Geisha women, having released an Oriental-inspired Sexy Little Geisha mesh one-piece - an item it withdrew from its website after it was deemed offensive.

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