When traditions become trends
Where is the line between inspiration and appropriation?
In the fashion world, one culture’s traditional clothing often inspires another culture’s latest trend. But where do you draw the line between fashion appreciation and appropriation? When is borrowing designs disrespectful, and to what extent can it damage cultural traditions?
In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:
Korto Momolu @kortomomolu
Fashion designer
kortomomolu.com
Johanna Blakley @mojojohanna
Norman Lear Center, University of Southern California
johannablakley.wordpress.com
Lolla Mohammed Nur @lomonur
Journalist
lollamohammednur.tumblr.com
Aster Thomas @AsterAddis
Co-founder, Pradagee
pradagee.com
Mac Bishop @theNATIVEX
Founder, NATIVE(X)
nativex.net
Sonny Singh @brooklynsingh
Musician and writer
sonnysingh.com
What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.