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Is this cultural appropriation? Discussing the Qipao's influence on Western fast fashion and the cultural importance of the garment. – Mess Magazine
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My culture is not your prom dress: US teen's qipao sparks 'cultural appropriation' row on Twitter | The Straits Times
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Teen defends Chinese prom dress that sparked cultural appropriation debate: 'I would wear it again' - Good Morning America
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AN OPEN LETTER TO PRETTY LITTLE THING: My culture is not an aesthetic and it certainly isn't for profit — Annabelle Schmitt
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Little Mix's new PrettyLittleThing collection accused of cultural appropriation and 'fetishing Asian women' | The Independent | The Independent
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