THE BEST OF SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK S/S 24
Shanghai Fashion Week 2024 started the Asian fashion calendar off with an electrifying start. Shanghai has been at the forefront of the Asian fashion market
THE FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON DISPLAYS 115 WORKS OF MARK ROTHKO IN TRIBUTE
“I became a painter because I wanted to elevate painting to a level as moving as music and poetry” – Mark Rothko Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was an
Mexico Accuses Zara of Cultural Appropriation
Mexico has accused Zara of cultural appropriation, saying the fashion brand has inappropriately used designs important to several Indigenous communities. The Mexican Cultural Ministry has
Kendall Jenner’s Tequila Controversy
Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s Kendall Jenner has come under fire due to a controversial advertising campaign for her tequila brand, 818. The 25-year old
The Rise and Controversy of Non-Korean K-pop Groups
K-pop’s international appeal has led to the rise of diverse talent in the face of a homogenous scene. Yet these up-and-comers are being met with
Balenciaga Under Fire with Accusations of Cultural Appropriation
“I am not your moodboard!” French owned Spanish brand, Balenciaga, is accused of stealing cultural works from small artists as many cannot help but see
Blackface Fashion Needs To End
It is not a fashion trend, a costume, or “just for laughs”. Stop doing it. It’s that simple. Among the excited craze of fashion month,
Solomun Reignites Debate Over Sampling and Cultural Appropriation
DJ and music producer Solomun has sparked debate around cultural appropriation, property and sampling after playing a track containing a sample of the Islamic Call
Hijabs in High Fashion: Appreciation or Appropriation?
Hijabs – or head scarves- have always been a divisive topic of conversation, representing a rich mixture of politics, religion and fashion that is just
Chanel Receives a ‘Culture Shock’
French fashion house Chanel has sparked outrage and controversy over their new line of accessories, particularly a wood and black resin Boomerang. Did they really
