What’s the Difference Between Appropriation and Appreciation?

Cultural Appropriation: A triggering debate that permeates the modern conversation, both online and IRL. Why do fashion brands come under so much scrutiny when it comes to displaying clothing from ethnic backgrounds aside from their own? How much damage can cultural appropriation really do? And what’s the difference between appropriation and appreciation?

We asked London creatives from fashion, photography, art, magazines and music for their take on the term; and ask how we, as a society, can do better.

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