cultural appropriation
Nikita Dragun Is Being Called Out for Wearing Locs on Instagram
"Girl ily but why you gotta appropriate culture."
By Kristin Corpuz
What This Designer Is Doing Differently to Combat Cultural Appropriation
Her "Ghetto Until Proven Fashionable" sweatshirt has everyone talking.
By Amira Rasool
No, This Year’s Met Gala Was Not Cultural Appropriation
Enough with the false equivalencies.
By Jessica Andrews
Cultural Appropriation Isn't Just About the Outfit
Backlash over a teen’s qipao prom dress has sparked a new debate.
By Mekita Rivas
This Student’s Prom Dress Is Being Called Out for Cultural Appropriation
She wore a traditional Chinese dress.
By Mekita Rivas
Nicki Minaj's Chun Li Isn't an Excuse to Perpetuate Asian Stereotypes
This hashtag is creating some problematic beauty looks.
By David Yi
Zara Removes Socks From Stores After Cultural Appropriation Allegations
Designer Laduma took to Instagram to tell his story.
By Avery Matera
I'm Black, and I No Longer Care When White People Culturally Appropriate
Enough with the Coachella appropriation-shaming.
By Dillon Johnson
"I Wear a Hijab Because It's Pretty": White Coachella Attendees on Cultural Appropriation
We asked 5 festival-goers to explain why they choose to co-opt other cultures.
By Jessica Andrews
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The ASOS Made in Kenya Line Shows the Difference Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation
A look inside the brand's factory in Africa.
By Jessica Andrews
I'm a Woman of Color — Here's What Coachella is Like for Me
"For me, music festivals are a chance to fully step into and exude the magnificent, marvelous aspects of my identity and culture."
By Alisha Acquaye
What Virgil Abloh’s New Appointment Really Means for Black Designers
The celebration of fashion’s diversity is premature.
By Amira Rasool
Zara Can't Stop Culturally Appropriating
They just got called out for co-opting a traditional Somali garment.
By Avery Matera
Is Bruno Mars Culturally Appropriating Black Music?
This week's Teen Vogue Take discusses your problematic faves.
By Tommy Tsao
African-Americans Can't Appropriate African Fashion So Stop Accusing Them
"Dressing in African garb is one of the only lifelines Black Americans have to connect with their continent."
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark
I Still Hesitate to Wear Locs as a Mixed-Race Person
"I always thought that I had a pretty clear understanding of cultural appropriation."
By Georgia Chambers
Jesy Nelson Wore Locs, and Fans Aren't Happy
They're calling her out for cultural appropriation.
By Zoë Weiner
Zara Is Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation AGAIN
This "check mini skirt" looked familiar to a lot of people.
By Suzannah Weiss
The Internet Is Dragging H&M for Cultural Appropriation Again
It released socks that appear to feature an Arabic symbol.
By Avery Matera