Aesthetic or Appropriation? When a Culture Becomes a Trend

Her CampusBy Gabriella AndradeOct 24, 2026

From satin bonnets to Douyin makeup, social media has a way of turning cultural practices into viral trends. But when an aesthetic goes mainstream, does its history come along with it?

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