VMA-winning singer Katy Perry has reportedly been banned from China over a dress and hence, cannot perform at Victoria’s Secret show.
The singer was supposed to be appearing at the fashion show which will take place on Monday.
According to sources, Perry initially thought she would be able to gain access to the country but Chinese authorities rejected her visa application after discovering she wore a sunflower dress during a performance in Taipei in 2015.
Her outfit caused widespread outrage because the sunflower had been adopted the year before by anti-China protesters. She also waved the Taiwanese flag during the concert.
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show is the most luxurious fashion show and has been held all over the world, but will make its debut in China this year.
Perry isn’t the only one who is having problems entering the country, as model Gigi Hadid is also facing Visa issues.
Hadid posted online: “I’m so bummed I won’t be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family and will be with all my girls in spirit!”
I’m so bummed I won’t be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can’t wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can’t wait for next year! 🙂 x
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) November 16, 2017
Sources say that the 22-year-old, who dates singer Zayn Malik, was denied a visa because of an Instagram video in February, in which she squinted her eyes to resemble a Buddha cookie.
