Are these racist and offensive designs just a ploy for luxury brands looking for more attention?

In this photo illustration, a model is seen on February 7, 2019 wearing a black Gucci turtleneck with red lips, which the fashion line recently withdrew following accusations that it resembled racist blackface caricatures. The neck of the balaclava sweater can be lifted up to under the eyes and the mouth is visible through an opening decorated with two large red lips.