FRD Conversation Series in 2020
In 2020, Holt Renfrew and Kimberly Jenkins produced a three-part panel series titled ‘Retail as a Portal.’ Watch the recordings from these powerful gatherings on October 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2020:
Oct 2020 29
Aug 2020 17
A Short Introduction to Cultural Appropriation I
Perhaps the most contentious topic in fashion over the past ten years, cultural appropriation touches on a pressure point for many, as we grapple with the question, “who owns culture?”
Aug 2020 10
Japanese Style
The construct of 'race' complicates our understanding of nationhood, ethnicity and culture, which is highlighted as we look at Japanese-ness and Japanese style.
Aug 2020 3
Black Style Matters
When it comes to the Black, lived experience, there is much to be said about the way dress and hairstyling is critical in making a statement, building community and refining one’s self-definition.
Jul 2020 27
A Short Introduction to Colorism
When it comes to the nuances of racism and discrimination, we must also talk about the insidious nature of ‘race’ in terms of skin color and shade.
