Cultural Appropriation
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Plus, fashion's changing views on cultural appropriation.
ICYMI: Fashion Month Essentials, Double Denim Street Style & NYFW 'It' Items
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
In a World of Knockoffs and Appropriation, Guatemalan Artisans Are Taking Their Traditions Global
Here's how weaving cooperatives like the Consejo de Tejedoras of Santo Domingo Xenacoj and social enterprises like Meso Goods are making it happen.
Hey, Quick Question: What Was Comme Des Garçons Thinking With These Cornrow Wigs?
Worn by — you guessed it! — a whole lot of white models at the mens' Fall 2020 show.
Fashionista's Favorite Stories of 2019
The best of the best, as chosen by our editors.
Model Salem Mitchell Wants the Beauty Industry to 'Give Credit Where Credit Is Due'
The 21-year-old model discusses cultural appropriation, cyber bullying, the impact social media has had on her generation's view of beauty and more.
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ICYMI: Cara Delevingne x Balmain x Puma, Charli XCX's Agent Provocateur Campaign & The Problem With Burning Sage for the 'Gram
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
It's Time to Rethink the 'Trend' of Burning Sage on Instagram
Indigenous people share their thoughts on why cultural appropriation and overharvesting more than cancel out the good vibes.
Hey, Quick Question: What Was the Deal With the Skin-Tone-Altering Beauty Look at Balmain Couture?
Diet Prada and social media commenters aren't shying away from calling it out as blackface.
ICYMI: Meghan Markle Wore Many Things, Alexander Wang x Uniqlo & The Latest Jenner Controversy
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
What Would a Utopian Halloween Look Like?
It's not just cultural appropriation: We're thinking about our Halloween costumes all wrong.
Hey, Quick Question: Why Did 'Vogue' Put Kendall Jenner in an Afro Instead of Hiring a Black Model? [UPDATED]
People on social media are not happy about it.
ICYMI: What Happened at Deciem, Louis Vuitton Goes Full Feline & The Latest and Greatest Outerwear
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
Streetwear Brands Are Looking to Chinatown for Inspiration, But at What Cost?
A look at the difference between a tribute and appropriation.
See What Celebrities Wore on the MTV Movie and TV Awards Red Carpet
All of your favorite big- and small-screen stars were there.
Gigi Hadid Apologizes Amidst Blackface Magazine Cover Accusations
The model's 'Vogue' Italia shoot didn't go over so well with fans.
ICYMI: The Problem With CGI Models, Low Wedge Sandals for Spring & Get Into Gingham
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
Hey, Quick Question: What Was Zuhair Murad Thinking With This Wildly Appropriative Couture Show? [Updated]
The hashtag used was literally "#IndianSummer."
ICYMI: New Beauty Products, How to Organize Them & Braids and Cultural Appropriation
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
3 Hairstylists on Braids, Cultural Appropriation and Media's Erasure of Black Women
"When other cultures are respected and acknowledged for their traditions and we aren't, it becomes a deeper issue that needs to be spoken about."
Victoria's Secret Will Likely Land in Hot Water for Fashion Show Headdresses Again
Maybe one day the brand will learn.
Stella McCartney Is Under Fire for Using Ankara Prints
The fabric long associated with Africa wasn't sent down the runway on models of African descent, and it's made some people very unhappy.
Hey, Quick Question: Could the UN Succeed in Making Cultural Appropriation Illegal?
The global body is legitimately trying to.