Appropriation or appreciation? Artisans on the great Chinese fashion debate
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Explore the nuanced debate surrounding cultural appropriation versus appreciation in contemporary fashion, through insights from Hong Kong-based artisans. Learn how traditional Chinese design elements are being reinterpreted by modern brands, and discover the perspectives of heritage craft owners on whether these collaborations represent authentic cultural promotion or exploitative borrowing of ancestral techniques.
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Appropriation or appreciation? Artisans on the great Chinese fashion debate
The owners of Hong Kong’s Sindart and Qipology discuss when brands using traditional designs is cultural promotion – and when it is not.
