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Native American Headdress:
- Headdress is a symbol of leadership and each feather is earned by the person who wears it
- Their cultural headdress has been used inappropriately throughout festivals (Coachella) and fashion shows (Victoria Secret)
- People attending Coachella have worn and posted pictures online without understanding the actual meaning of it; which leads to this being represented in a manner that is not correct, some influencers that have posted these pictures have taken them down and apologised whilst others have not
- Karlie Kloss, a famous model, was dressed in a outfit based off of Native American clothing in one of her shows

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We found examples of major fashion companies using cultural appropriation to sell their product without recognition to the culture and the people where they got their inspiration/directly ripped off ideas. One example we found was of an Italian fashion company directly scanning a handmade dress from the Oma people and using it as their own design.

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Washington Redskins Football Team
Redskins is a slang term that is considered offensive by Native Americans. The team received backlash for this name and has since changed it. The critiques included that fans would simplify native American culture - by dressing up and 'playing Indian'. Native American culture was simplified and stereotyped into a costume for a football game. This removed the meanings behind certain garments, face paints and feathers.

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For example, in the case of matcha, we can see traditional Japanese powdered green tea and its adaptation in the United States. its popularity and reinterpretation that does not fully respect and understand its origins. in the US has led to ice creams, and baked goods, a trend that simplifies its cultural and ceremonial significance.

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Dia de los muertos (Day of the Dead) -- In america, for halloween being a big holiday, typically Day of the dead gets mixed in as a "halloween decoration" or the bright colors and typical "aesthetic" of this Mexican tradition has been appropriated in multiple ways. From halloween costumes, halloween decorations, the meaning of Dia de los muertos has been lost through this consumerism ways of the United States of America and has stripped the meaning behind it.

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Cultural Tattoos, for example islander tattoos that have a cultural/religious meaning for that particular group of people. It is not uncommon for tourists or people with zero relation to that culture to get the same tattoos on a whim, without understanding the meaning. It is possible to say that it is showing a appreciation of the look. However, the more common these tattoos are, the less meaning that remains and the original culture is lost.

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What is lost?
The value of the instrument and its intention is being stripped away.
Why is it considered problematic?
It shows a serious lack of understanding and respect for protocols; they have received no education on the culture or history behind the instrument.