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The nuances of cultural appropriation too often get drowned out in the “hurricane of social media.”
While the early days of trade opened the door to cultural exchange, it simultaneously made way for cultural appropriation.
“You always know when you’ve crossed the line if you are truly honest with yourself,” he says.
The Milan-based designer highlights the problematic nature of “African wax” fabrics.
The shoe guru argues that “everything is the fruit of cultural mixture.”
“I think it is essential to do as much as I can to immerse myself in that culture so I can try to understand the references as much as possible,” the designer says.