#cultural-appropriation
#cultural-appropriation

Fashion & style

Prada accused of cashing in on Indian culture with Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

fromBusiness Insider

2 weeks ago

Fashion & style

Prada is rethinking its attempt to sell a version of India's ubiquitous leather sandals after backlash

Fashion & style

Prada accused of cashing in on Indian culture with Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

US politics

Zohran Mamdani Slammed for Sharing 'Sick' Video Mocking Jews and Their Festival - Netizens Ask, "If Non Muslims Made Fun of Ramadan..."

3 weeks ago

US politics

Zohran Mamdani shared 'sick' video mocking Hannukah and 'cosplaying Jews,' advocacy group charges

fromInquisitr News

3 weeks ago

US politics

Zohran Mamdani Slammed for Sharing 'Sick' Video Mocking Jews and Their Festival - Netizens Ask, "If Non Muslims Made Fun of Ramadan..."

3 weeks ago

US politics

Zohran Mamdani shared 'sick' video mocking Hannukah and 'cosplaying Jews,' advocacy group charges

more#zohran-mamdani

fromwww.dw.com

India accuses Prada of cultural appropriation over sandals DW 07/02/2025

Prada's recent sandal design is accused of cultural appropriation from traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Did Prada steal' Indian sandal designs without giving credit?

Prada faces backlash for cultural appropriation of Kolhapuri sandals at Milan Fashion Week without proper credit.

fromInsideHook

How Fusion Cuisine Evolved From Scorned to the Future of Dining

Fusion cuisine is both a historical and contemporary exploration of cultural blending in food, but it faces challenges today regarding authenticity.

Canada news

fromThe Walrus

Can You Be Sued for Saying Someone Isn't Indigenous? | The Walrus

The narrative of Indigenous identities is increasingly challenged by social media, highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and false claims of heritage.

Alternative medicine

Ayahuasca tourism' is a blight on Indigenous peoples and our environment | Nina Gualinga and Eli Virkina

The commercialization of ayahuasca reflects cultural erasure and distortion of Indigenous practices, leading to a shallow understanding of profound connections to the land.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation?

Cultural appropriation seeks a balance between honoring and borrowing from various cultures.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm'

The film satirizes cultural appropriation and ignorance through a comedic lens, highlighting the disconnect between a documentary crew and their subjects.

fromHyperallergic

Manufacturing "Black Fatigue" in the Art World

The visibility of Black portraiture is cyclical, driven by fleeting institutional interests rather than genuine progress.

Black Lives Matter

fromSlate Magazine

The 2025 Met Gala Has Officially Found Its Big Controversy. It Gets Dumber by the Hour.

The Met Gala 2023 received backlash due to cultural insensitivity regarding outfits, notably Lisa's use of Rosa Parks' image.

Intellectual property law

Sydney Sweeney blasted for Met Gala fashion misstep: 'She's not on theme'

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash for perceived tone-deafness regarding the Met Gala's theme, referencing a white actress instead of celebrating Black culture.

fromSFGATE

'Aloha is not for sale': Native Hawaiian group tackles cultural appropriation

Native Hawaiians seek to stop businesses from profiting off their culture through trademarking phrases and symbols.

The movement is supported by a newly formed working group to protect Native Hawaiian traditions.

Social justice

fromenglish.elpais.com

Are tribal tattoos a form of cultural appropriation?

Cultural appropriation is a serious issue linked to the oppression of Indigenous peoples.

#fashion

Fashion & style

Millennial goes viral for an awkward run-in with Gen Z woman at wedding

A 31-year-old's matching dress encounter with a Gen Z woman goes viral, sparking discussions about fashion and cultural appropriation.

fromwww.anothermag.com

Tyler Mitchell's Love Letter to Modern Black Dandyism

The article explores how Black individuals transform European fashion into a unique expression of identity and agency through style.

Millennial goes viral for an awkward run-in with Gen Z woman at wedding

A 31-year-old's matching dress encounter with a Gen Z woman goes viral, sparking discussions about fashion and cultural appropriation.

fromwww.anothermag.com

Tyler Mitchell's Love Letter to Modern Black Dandyism

The article explores how Black individuals transform European fashion into a unique expression of identity and agency through style.

more#fashion

Starbucks announced its 2025 summer menu - with one 'controversial' drink returning

Starbucks' new summer menu for 2025 includes returning favorites and new items like an Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and a Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop.

Silicon Valley food

Black Lives Matter

fromVulture

What a Week It's Been for K-pop, Huh?

K-pop idols are facing criticism for alleged past use of the N-word and issues of cultural appropriation.

Marketing tech

Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Maori culture

Hoka faces criticism for cultural appropriation of its name rooted in Maori language without proper acknowledgment.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

Why these business leaders center culture at the core of their companies

Businesses face pressure to maintain DEI goals amid political challenges; some leaders emphasize their commitment as integral to success.

fromSFGATE

An inside joke at Berkeley High became one of the best 'SNL' skits ever

"This dude who had been at the show walked out, dressed like he was straight out of 'Office Space,' ... and he just went like, 'Excuse I.'"

NYC music

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Blackface Objects: Intentions & Perceptions

Designs accused of cultural appropriation require careful consideration of the creator's intent before labeling them as racist.

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Blackface Revisted

Blackface is universally viewed as racist, especially problematic for public figures.

Many argue for leniency based on past ignorance or drunkenness, complicating views on accountability.

Germany politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

It wasn't just terror: The Nazis won the cultural battle in a year

The Nazis utilized Tacitus's Germania to justify their ideology and aspirations for a revitalized Germany.

fromConsequence

Buffy Sainte-Marie's Polaris and Juno honors revoked following claims she faked her identity

"Our eligibility criteria requires all nominees to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents... including passports, birth certificates, and/or secure certificates of Indian Status."

Canada news

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Blake Lively once claimed to be part Cherokee in controversial makeup ad

"Blake Lively's claim of Cherokee ancestry in a 2017 L'Oreal ad has resurfaced via TikTok, sparking accusations of cultural appropriation amid her legal battles."

Black Lives Matter

Parenting

I may be a pan-cultural youth vampire, but I think I'll leave gen Z to their slang | Barbara Ellen

Generational slang reflects both youthful identity and the risk of appropriation by older generations.

Writing

fromFast Company

How Oscar-nominated screenwriters navigate authenticity in cultural and linguistic storytelling

The 2025 Oscar nominees raise concerns over cultural authenticity and representation in storytelling.

Humor

fromIndependent

Kinda Pregnant: 'Amy Schumer has a vast over-reliance on a slapstick almost as broad as its fake baby bump'

Fake baby bumps reveal deeper issues of authenticity and identity.

The controversy surrounding Hilaria Baldwin highlights cultural appropriation debates.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Hilaria Baldwin tries to justify Spanish grift' and shifting accent in new TLC show

Hilaria Baldwin's new reality TV show fails to clarify her controversial identity as a faux-Latina despite her claims of bilingual heritage.

fromColossal

7 months ago

Maxwell Mustardo's Fluorescing Ceramics Merge Ancient Craft with Contemporary Style

Maxwell Mustardo, a New Jersey-based artist, merges cartoonish figures and classical vessels, reimagining ancient forms with personality. His work celebrates tapered shapes.

Design

fromBusiness Insider

8 months ago

All of Heidi Klum's iconic Halloween costumes, ranked

Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes are renowned for their creativity and extensive preparation, solidifying her status as a Halloween icon.

Marketing

fromwww.dw.com

'Aura' is German youth word of the year 2024 DW 10/20/2024

Aura has evolved for youth, reflecting coolness and positive actions.

Youth slang can rapidly change meanings and contexts across cultures.

Social media influences the popularity and perception of new terms.

Miscellaneous

fromIntelligencer

Whitmer Doritos 'Communion' Shows Danger of Being Too Online

Gretchen Whitmer's viral video with Liz Plank sparked controversy due to its parody of a sacred ritual, reflecting broader cultural appropriation discussions.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Bubble tea company apologizes after Dragons' Den cultural appropriation spat | CBC News

Cultural appropriation concerns arose regarding a Quebec company's bubble tea, leading to public backlash and an apology from the brand.

Bobba's attempt to innovate a traditional beverage like bubble tea sparked discussions about cultural sensitivity.

fromBuzzFeed