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Adapted Ethnicity

Ethnic influences redefine national culture and pop culture

Implications - With increasing immigration, acculturation in foreign countries and international access to the Internet, globalization is becoming more of a reality with each passing day. A specific region’s pop culture and customs can be far-reaching, such that a single national culture no longer defines a country’s residents. In order to succeed in what is becoming a smaller and smaller world, companies must take a holistic view of the world while acknowledging its many subparts.
Trend Themes
1. Ethnic Influences - As immigration and international access to the internet increases, globalisation is becoming a reality, thus ethnic influences are changing national and pop culture.
2. Individualisation Trend - Newfound importance of individuality and originality has led to the creation of speciality items easily distinguishable from others.
3. Cultural Exploration - In the fashion industry, designers are using their cultural heritage to create unique experiences and designs, leading to cultural exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers are appreciating and exploring ethnicity to create new fashion, leading to diversity and unique clothing designs.
2. Customization Industry - Growing demand for pre-customised products creates a niche industry sector in consumer product goods.
3. Entertainment Industry - Films, TV-shows, and social media platforms offer platforms for educating and exploring traditional and contemporary culture of various ethnicities.
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Cultural Costume Fashion
The Kenzo 40th Anniversary Show was a Feast for the Eyes
The Kenzo 40th Anniversary Show featured some delightful designs. Featuring bold, culture-inspired styles, some of the pieces showcased could probably inspire a unique Halloween costume or two. Put together… MORE
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Psychedelic Feather Headdresses
The Ailin Bisi AW12 Collection is Filled with Trippy Accessories
The "tribal" theme has always been fairly predominant in the fashion industry and that is why it is really important for a designer to try as hard as they can to bring a fresh perspective to it, which… MORE
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Phyllis Galembo Captures the Magnificent Disguises From African Cultures
Phyllis Galembo is a photographer whose book, titled Maske, features a wide array of magnificent masks from multiple African cultures. From Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Phyllis Galembo has captured distinct… MORE
Face Paint Controversies
Face Paint Controversies
The Beyonce L'Officiel's March Issue Photo Shoot is Buzzing
For French Fashion magazine L’Officiel’s March 2011 issue, an African-inspired montage was featured with a black-faced Beyonce Knowles. As this was intended to be seen as a tribute to African culture… MORE
Haute Ethnic Tributes
Haute Ethnic Tributes
30 Years of Japanese Fashion Celebrated in London
The futuristic approach of Japanese design includes monochrome palettes and neat, organic cuts that took the fashion world by storm in the early 1980s. The 'Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion'… MORE
Cultural Key Covers
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The ModCloth Key Covers Help You Find Your Keys and are as Cute as a Button
ModCloth online features come adorable cultural ModCloth key covers. The In Cute Company Key Cap Set features popular Momoji characters including nuggle, kitty, maid, and bff. The Russian to Get Home… MORE
Elaborate Heritage Shoots
Elaborate Heritage Shoots
The Dazed and Confused Issue 94 is Culturally Dynamic
Tokyo Chorus is one of the latest editorials featured in Dazed and Confused issue 94. Shot by Ben Toms, the photoshoot pays homage to Japanese influences in fashion and culture. According to the issue's… MORE

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