Exploring dress and fashion in different cultures has the power to provoke admiration and inspiration, to stimulate reflection and challenge stereotypes, and to bring us to a deeper level of understanding about the world and ourselves.
Explore Traditional Clothing from Around the World - Dive deep into the history and culture of traditional clothing across the globe.
Striking Photos of Cultural Fashions - These vibrant cultures were slaying their fashion game long before the runway was invented.
Native Fashion Now: Walking Gracefully and Lightly - An exhibition of creations done by contemporary Native fashion designers.
"Navajo" on the Runway: A Look at the Last Five Years of Cultural Appropriation in Fashion - In this 23-minute video, Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) discusses cultural appropriation and stereotypes of Native peoples in fashion.
How 6 Indigenous Designers Are Using Fashion to Reclaim Their Culture - These indigenous designers in North America are using their collections to spotlight cultural activism and grassroots movements.
Avoiding Cultural Appropriation on Halloween - Indigenous cultures and clothing are not costumes, and certain Halloween costumes simply represent harmful stereotypes.