Aphasic 4,033 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/mexico-zara-anthropologie-cultural-appropriation/index.html The ministry of Mexican culture has asked fashion brands Zara and Anthropologie for the explotation of typical Mexican indigenous designs and embroideries. Kendall Jenner, Zara and many other people and companies have appropriated our culture, customs and aesthetics to profit from them without giving any benefit to those they're appropriating from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaSine 7,464 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 In b4 a bunch of brain dead bigots come in whining about how cultural appropriation isn't real and was made up by white sjws Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphasic 4,033 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, GagaSine said: In b4 a bunch of brain dead bigots come in whining about how cultural appropriation isn't real and was made up by white sjws It's very clear they appropriated garments that made and wore by Mexican people and indigenous people in particular. They ain't paying homage to our culture they are literally stealing from it and making bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaSine 7,464 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, Aphasic said: It's very clear they appropriated garments that made and wore by Mexican people and indigenous people in particular. They ain't paying homage to our culture they are literally stealing from it and making bank. Yes I agree 100% but there are ppl here who love to deny reality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphasic 4,033 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, GagaSine said: Yes I agree 100% but there are ppl here who love to deny reality I am totally ok with paying homage and being open about what or who inspired them but when it is from such segregated community it'd be nice they give back some of the earnings to the communities they stole their ideas and culture from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainingOnMe 7,280 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 This is one of the many instances where cultural appropriation is very real, very harmful, and very problematic. Although the most popular examples of appropriation are more appreciation or plain ignorance, corporate BS like this is disgusting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife 7,079 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 These companies could easily collaborate with indigenous clothing makers to create exclusive designs AND PAY THEM FOR IT, but they choose not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphasic 4,033 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, RainingOnMe said: This is one of the many instances where cultural appropriation is very real, very harmful, and very problematic. Although the most popular examples of appropriation are more appreciation or plain ignorance, corporate BS like this is disgusting. Kendall Jenner dressed as Mexican agave farmer. Oh lord! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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