cultural appropriation

Oct 16, 2024

Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture

In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.

Jul 25, 2022

Cultural appropriation vs appreciation: Can luxury brands in China tell the difference?

SOUNDING BOARD: Dior, yet another luxury house, faces heat from China's internet—this time for basing the design of a pleated skirt that closely resembles a traditional garment. Brand experts discuss if high fashion has an appropriation problem.