Makeup artist accused of cultural appropriation for wearing a 'Nigerian gele'
Patrick Starr is being accused of cultural appropriation for wearing what he called "turban" and fans were very upset for also...
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Global Influences in Fashion
Analyzing how fashion brands and companies are influenced by global cultures and expressing it through their collections. Cultural appropriation is often used in fashion from culture or group of cultures such as Asian influences, African influences, and others.
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Jennifer Lopez's look for the AMAs in 2015 viewed as major cultural appropriation
JLo collaborated with Italian label Dsquared2 and instantly controversy arose because of the theft of cultural heritage. Native American...
Madonna's VMAs 2018 look inspired by the Amazigh culture
Madonna wore an elaborate headpiece with horns, layered jewelry, a multi-hued printed robe, and black dress which altogether comes from a...
Zara's skirt is under fire as it resembles a traditional skirt worn by people in Asian countries
The checkered mini skirt was accused of cultural appropriation but many were quick to judge and criticized the fast-fashion company...
PLT X Little Mix Collection Called out for Cultural Appropriation
Some of the pieces in the collection were described as "oriental," creating backlash as the angry audience argues that it's nothing like...
Country singer is criticized for wearing a Vietnamese dress
Kacey Musgraves is being criticized for wearing an ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese dress, in an inappropriate way, according to many...
Kendall Jenner photoshoot for Vogue magazine was labelled "Cultural Appropriation"
The supermodel Kendall Jenner has been attacked for the afro-like hairstyle in a photoshoot for Vogue magazine. Critics have found it...
Louis Vuitton steals Maasai blanket print to increase sales
Luxury fashion label used the Maasai colors, red and blue, checkered patterns and applied them onto various items of clothing during...
Polynesian designs used on Nike's workout leggings
Nike designed and released workout leggings back in 2013 that sparked major controversy in which the company giant immediately pulled the...
American musician Pharrell Williams wearing headdress on Magazine cover
Musician wore a Native American headdress for a cover of a magazine, "Elle UK." The cover quickly started conversation as people found it...
Native American appropriation
Alberta Ferretti introduced her collection to Milan Resort 2019 where Native American culture was taken as an inspiration. However, she...
Prada criticized for charms that evoke Blackface
Prada created animal-like figurines and charms that people argued it evokes blackface and racist imagery. Prada claims that they did not...
Gucci accused for cultural appropriation
Gucci was accused for blackface accusations after releasing a balaclava-style sweater available on its online shop and physical stores....
Ariana Grande Sweeter World Tour
Pop star Ariana Grade's wardrobe for her recent world tour is being questionable whether is is cultural appropriation/appropriation of...
Dior "Sauvage" Campaign
Dior is facing criticism after launching a teaser for a new "Sauvage" fragrance film, a Native American is seen dancing in the wildness,...
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