Native/American Fashion: Inspiration, Appropriation and Cultural Identity - Problematics of Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Fashion

Summary: Native/American Fashion: Inspiration, Appropriation, and Cultural Identity explores fashion as a creative endeavor and an expression of cultural identity, the history of Native fashion, issues of problematic cultural appropriation in the field, and examples of creative collaborations and best practices between Native designers and fashion brands. In this segment, we hear from the third panelist to speak on the topic Problematics of Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Fashion, writer, editor, and creative consultant Lynette Nylander. Her talk is titled Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? A Modern-Day Critique. Lynette Nylander is a writer, editor, and creative consultant living in London. Recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list, she previously held the position of deputy editor of prestigious style bible i-D ; she continues to contribute to both i-D and the biannual Industrie magazine. She regularly contributes to Elle UK, The Guardian, and Refinery29, and has spoken at the British Film Institute and the Victoria and Albert Museum on race, gender, and pop culture.