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Misrepresentation in Fashion

Hannah Marie Hill

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College London College of Fashion

Course BSc (Hons) Psychology of Fashion

Graduation year 2025

This poster presents my dissertation project, which explores how Black fashion students perceive the relationship between the fashion industry and Black culture. This relationship often borders the line between celebration and exploitation.

While Black aesthetics and cultural expressions have had a profound influence on global fashion trends, their origins are frequently overlooked, and their cultural significance erased. Simultaneously, the persistent lack of Black representation within the industry marginalises Black voices, reinforcing cycles of lacking recognition and appropriation.

Through qualitative methods, including focus groups and reflective diaries, this study highlighted the lived experiences of young Black fashion students. The research sheds light on how these students interpret their place within an industry that continues to benefit from, but rarely credit the cultural contributions of their communities.

Ultimately, this project aimed to elevate Black perspectives, challenge harmful industry practices, and contribute to conversations about equity, visibility, and cultural respect in fashion.

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