Archive · 25 Jun 2025

Fashion's Appropriation of Indian Designs Sparks Outrage

Fashion's Appropriation of Indian Designs Sparks Outrage

Some fashion brands are taking designs from India, like shoes and scarves, and using them in their own collections without giving credit.

This is a problem because it's like they're pretending the designs are theirs, when they actually come from a different culture.

It's similar to taking ideas without saying where they came from.

Experts say it's important to respect where designs come from and to give credit to the original creators.

It is about the difference between being inspired by something and taking something.

This can happen with things like clothing styles or accessories.

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