Fashion’s Silent Rebels: How Disability and Difference Are Reshaping the Industry
Estelle Jouandet Estelle Jouandet

Fashion’s Silent Rebels: How Disability and Difference Are Reshaping the Industry

Fashion claims to embrace difference, but disability is still largely invisible. Glossy campaigns speak of diversity while excluding the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide. When representation does happen, it is often tokenistic or treated as inspiration rather than integration. Real inclusion is not performative. It is structural, creative, and long overdue. This article explores how the industry must move beyond aesthetics to truly reflect the world it dresses.

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The Art of Appropriation: When Fashion Borrows Without Paying Tribute
Estelle Jouandet Estelle Jouandet

The Art of Appropriation: When Fashion Borrows Without Paying Tribute

Gucci, Victoria’s Secret, Louis Vuitton… Behind their dream creations lie controversies. When a Sikh turban becomes an accessory or a Native American headdress dazzles on a runway, fashion teeters between tribute and exploitation. These borrowings, stripped of their meaning, raise questions: how far can the industry go without showing respect? A deep dive into a system that perpetuates domination and erasure.

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The Visual Explosion of Brazilian Fashion: When Culture Becomes Style
Estelle Jouandet Estelle Jouandet

The Visual Explosion of Brazilian Fashion: When Culture Becomes Style

At the intersection of ancestral traditions and contemporary innovation, Brazilian fashion embodies a bold and distinctive visual identity. From Farm Rio's tropical patterns to ethical collaborations with Indigenous communities, discover how these brands are transforming Brazil's cultural and natural richness into a global design strategy. A fascinating exploration of 'brasilidade,' blending style, sustainability, and authentic storytelling.

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