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In the world of fashion, a “statement piece” is an article of apparel meant to help the wearer stand out and express their unique personality and style. Yet, some fashion designers are leveraging their craft to create head-turning pieces to convey a deeper message.

Meet three cross-cultural designers who are redefining the statement piece.

If you love fashion, you love it no matter where it comes from, and Africa is no different.  Africa has a long rich history of culture, brimming with opportunities. The lands are as rich and rooted in as much diversity […]

As a man of Iranian and Italian ethnic roots, I have experienced two things: mixed-race romanticism and the physical dispersion of my family around the world. The latter has always been a challenge, made more noticeable by hard border closures […]

When John Kim Faye deserved a good scolding as a child, his mother lapsed into her native Korean, leaving him somewhere between bewildered and amused. Sure, he was half Korean, but Faye didn’t speak that language, having been born in […]

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to change the way you view the world and the situations that life throws at you? Your positive or negative outlook plays a crucial role in shaping your experiences and overall well-being. In […]

With the proliferation of dating websites and services in recent years, it’s not that surprising that eventually one would be formed specifically with Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in mind. Enter Chameleon Vibes. This is how Chameleon Vibes describes itself on […]

Just stand in your local bookstore and read the opening pages from “Yellowface.” R.F. Kuang’s novel will lure you in with the irresistible bait of a solid, culturally wrenching plot. How can a writer take the story of someone else […]

Ever heard of CurlFest? The black hair care market in the United Stated is estimated to reach $4.5 billion. It’s a massive industry with thousands of products and vendors. Yet in 2010, when one member of a group of women […]