Tiffin Talk: The Line Between

This event is supported by SFU's David Lam Centre.

Let’s untangle the vibrant yet contentious usage of global fabrics and Indigenous textiles within mainstream fashion. As traditional styles and materials from diverse cultures find their way into the collections of popular designers, the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation begins to blur.

When does inspiration cross the line to cultural theft? Can mainstream designers collaborate ethically with Indigenous communities? How can artisan communities safeguard their traditional arts?

Moderated by Manjot Bains, the former founder of the modern textiles brand ANARA and former Editor-in-Chief at arts and culture magazine Jugni Style, this talk will navigate the implications of cultural influence in fashion and textiles, addressing how the industry can move towards more respectful and symbiotic practices that honour and uplift the original cultural custodians.