Fashion designer Marjan Peroski received much scrutiny at his first runway show in the United States after he appropriated Native American culture into his designs. Peroski works for London-based fashion line KTZ and even featured pieces closely mimicking those of Bethany Yellowtail, who is a Northern Cheyenne/Crow fashion designer. Peroski claimed that he was paying tribute to the indigenous people, but critics argue that the label has a history of taking inspiration from indigenous cultures and using it for the label's financial interests (selling sweatshirts for $500). Explain the problems of cultural appropriation as evidenced in Peroski's runway show.

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The Answer of Fashion designer Marjan Peroski received much scrutiny at his first runway show in the United States after he appropriated Native American culture into his designs. Peroski works for London-based fashion line KTZ and even featured pieces closely mimicking those of Bethany Yellowtail, who is a Northern Cheyenne/Crow fashion designer. Peroski claimed that he was paying tribute to the indigenous people, but critics argue that the label has a history of taking inspiration from indigenous cultures and using it for the label's financial interests (selling sweatshirts for $500). Explain the problems of cultural appropriation as evidenced in Peroski's runway show.

Fashion Designer Marjan Peroski Received Much Scrutiny at His First