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Three Remarkable Cross-Cultural Fashion Designers Who Are Redefining The ‘Statement Piece’
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.
Fashion Show Celebrates African Creativity, Identity and Sustainable Design
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 […]
An Italian-Iranian Finds Belonging in His Grandmother’s First Hello
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 […]
On the Challenges of Filial Piety While Interacting Across Borders
“You are 34 now, have you considered settling down? When do you think you are ready for a marriage and to build your nuclear family? Eventually, you need to have your life partner and offspring.” “Last week, your grandma didn’t […]
A ‘Classic TCK’ Living With Unresolved Grief Learns How to Heal Through A Messy First Draft That Blossoms Into A Memoir
For a long time, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. As the daughter of a Korean diplomat, I had a privileged global upbringing. I studied at Oxford University, then started a promising career working at a Big Four […]
North American Basketball and Its Influence Around the World
The Denver Nuggets this week won their first-ever NBA Championship in a basketball league that in recent decades has gone global. Teams of the National Basketball Association have regularly done exhibition game overseas, where they can measure their strengths by […]
Understanding the Cultural Fluidity and Politics of System of a Down
System of a Down was one of the most celebrated metal acts of the early 2000s. The Armenian-American band has gained monumental success throughout the years, and are well known for their outspoken beliefs and the interweaving styles of music […]
On the Lessons Learned From ‘Raising A Family Overseas’
If you’re a parent of Third Culture Kids (TCKs), there’s a new book coming out that looks like it has some fresh ideas of how to raise them and help your family. The cover design for author Anna Danforth’s upcoming […]