The boogaloos, a far-right community, have taken to wearing Hawaiian shirts. This co-option is far from the spirit of the shirt, which signifies respect for all animated or inanimate beings.
- Professor of Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University
Sportswear is recognized as North America’s contribution to the western fashion tradition — yet its Indigenous and African-American origins are rarely acknowledged.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival reclaims alternative ideals of beauty while building community in Toronto.
The hype around the costumes in the film Black Panther shows a need to recognize the legacy of Black style in mainstream fashion.
Political statements through our clothing are all the rage right now. Could we say this is a new fashion? Prof. of fashion, Henry Navarro explains the recent phenomena.
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