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S2 E17·February 2, 2021·18:52

How does cultural appropriation play a role in the fashion (and design) industry? | William Hardaway (4 of 5)

William Hardaway explores how cultural appropriation shows up in fashion and design, arguing that intent does not excuse impact. He reveals how rethinking design thinking with identity and acknowledgement can prevent brands from causing unintentional harm.

cultural-appropriationfashionsocial-justicecontent-creation

S2 E10·January 22, 2021·14:38

By diversifying the design industry how might this impact the look and feel we see for fashion brands today? | William Hardaway (3 of 5)

William Hardaway reveals why representation alone won't fix racist fashion campaigns — you need voice, not just seats at the table. He breaks apart creative frameworks like design thinking and agile to show how "objectivity" and "standards" can mask systemic bias.

diversityfashiondesignrepresentation