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Fendi's Rs 9 Lakh 'Navratri Bag' Sparks Debate, Here's The Truth Behind It
The bag is part of a new launch, but it is technically a remake of a vintage Fendi number from 1995.
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Desi Twitter Shocked At Gucci Selling A 'Kurta' For Rs 2.5 Lakh
Italian fashion house Gucci is selling a dress that bears a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian kurta, and desi Twitter users have a lot to say about it.
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UK Brand Trolled For Selling Kurtas As "Vintage Boho Dresses"
A British brand has met with unsparing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The reason - many people couldn't help but notice that the 'dresses' look a lot like traditional Indian kurtas or kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.
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"Grass-Fed Ghee Oil" Horrifies Indians On Twitter
When a Los Angeles-based company discovered ghee and repackaged it into "grass-fed ghee oil", outrage against them wasn't all that surprising.
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Here's Why A Sweater By Designer Michael Kors Has Twitter Furious
The Michael Kors sweater in question - a black and grey striped one - has people furious because it appears to be identical to sweaters traditionally worn by Mexicans.
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US Teen Trolled Over Prom Dress Finds Support In China
A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended.
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Teen's Chinese Prom Attire Stirs Cultural Appropriation Debate
Utah senior Keziah Daum wore a cheongsam, also known as a qipao, to her prom.
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Gucci Slammed For Using Sikh Turbans As Fashion Accessories
Gucci's use of turbans during the Milan Fashion Week was heavily criticised on social media.
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7 Times The West Tried To Sell Desi Products With Videsi Names
We compiled a list of all the times the West repackaged desi items to make them 'trendier' and way, way more expensive.
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US Reality TV Star's Red Carpet Look: A Lehenga, Bindi And Mehendi
American reality TV star Farrah Abraham hit the red carpet of the MTV Movie and TV Awards dressed in a 'lehenga.' She has posted a number of pictures of her 'Bollywood-inspired' look on her official social media handles but many online are accusing her of cultural appropriation.
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Yoga Class Banned Over 'Cultural Appropriation' in Canada
A Canadian university has banned a free weekly yoga class after the varsity staff claimed the ancient Indian meditative practice was a form of "cultural appropriation".
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Fendi's Rs 9 Lakh 'Navratri Bag' Sparks Debate, Here's The Truth Behind It
The bag is part of a new launch, but it is technically a remake of a vintage Fendi number from 1995.
-
Desi Twitter Shocked At Gucci Selling A 'Kurta' For Rs 2.5 Lakh
Italian fashion house Gucci is selling a dress that bears a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian kurta, and desi Twitter users have a lot to say about it.
-
UK Brand Trolled For Selling Kurtas As "Vintage Boho Dresses"
A British brand has met with unsparing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The reason - many people couldn't help but notice that the 'dresses' look a lot like traditional Indian kurtas or kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.
-
"Grass-Fed Ghee Oil" Horrifies Indians On Twitter
When a Los Angeles-based company discovered ghee and repackaged it into "grass-fed ghee oil", outrage against them wasn't all that surprising.
-
Here's Why A Sweater By Designer Michael Kors Has Twitter Furious
The Michael Kors sweater in question - a black and grey striped one - has people furious because it appears to be identical to sweaters traditionally worn by Mexicans.
-
US Teen Trolled Over Prom Dress Finds Support In China
A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended.
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Teen's Chinese Prom Attire Stirs Cultural Appropriation Debate
Utah senior Keziah Daum wore a cheongsam, also known as a qipao, to her prom.
-
Gucci Slammed For Using Sikh Turbans As Fashion Accessories
Gucci's use of turbans during the Milan Fashion Week was heavily criticised on social media.
-
7 Times The West Tried To Sell Desi Products With Videsi Names
We compiled a list of all the times the West repackaged desi items to make them 'trendier' and way, way more expensive.
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US Reality TV Star's Red Carpet Look: A Lehenga, Bindi And Mehendi
American reality TV star Farrah Abraham hit the red carpet of the MTV Movie and TV Awards dressed in a 'lehenga.' She has posted a number of pictures of her 'Bollywood-inspired' look on her official social media handles but many online are accusing her of cultural appropriation.
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Yoga Class Banned Over 'Cultural Appropriation' in Canada
A Canadian university has banned a free weekly yoga class after the varsity staff claimed the ancient Indian meditative practice was a form of "cultural appropriation".
