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Cultural Appropriation: A Conversation That Can Make Both Our Fashion and Communities Better

Culture
July 24, 2018

Cultural appropriation. It’s arguably the most exhausted word in recent years when it comes to con...

Cultural appropriation. It’s arguably the most exhausted word in recent years when it comes to conversations of cultural currency: from music to fashion. It’s easy to say that naysayers have used the debate to point fingers at anyone whose imagery, symbols and/or language are associated with a particular ethnic culture or subculture— what about good old cultural appreciation?

Ayurganic: Dress Code for Mindful Living

Editorial
June 28, 2018

What fascinates me about natural, plant-based dyes is not only their importance for the well-being o...

What fascinates me about natural, plant-based dyes is not only their importance for the well-being of the planet, including the potential to eliminate the effects of chemical dyes in our water supply, but also their more subtle healing aspects for the wearer. Ayurganic is raising the level of recovery for both the consumer, the producer and the environment.

Artisan & Fox: Know Your Artisan

Accessories
June 10, 2018

Artisan craftsmanship remains the second largest employer in developing countries. It’s one of the...

Artisan craftsmanship remains the second largest employer in developing countries. It’s one of the main sources of income for both men and women makers who seek a sustainable livelihood. However, these artisans are also some of the most marginalized: lacking independent access to the global market, socially immobile, and often exploited by unscrupulous middlemen.

Editorial
May 21, 2018

Material Memories with Christa Louise Designs

There’s a space in fashion and photography where perception and aesthetics come together to create...

There’s a space in fashion and photography where perception and aesthetics come together to create material memories. It’s a combination of multidimensional textures, colors, and freedom of design that allow for the ability to take us to different times and spaces. In this editorial, we explore material memories at the intersection of fashion and photography with Christa Louise Designs.