Cultural Appropriation - My ISSS Thesis

As someone who has always wanted to enter the fashion industry, I have noticed complexities and dilemmas in the industry that made me reflect on its integrity. Indeed, most people know that the fashion industry is full of imperfections, namely fast-fashion a direct result of rising consumerism, sustainability and ethical sourcing. Yet among all of these issues is also that of cultural appropriation that has been addressed multiple times by fashion critics. Personally, the imperfections threaded into this industry were a source of doubt, as I questioned whether I really wished to study and…