[ernie]

I don't know what to think about cultural appropriation complaints. Sometimes I think things are done in bad taste and yes it's offensive. Other times I can't screw my head around why it's offensive. Culture is to be shared and to me it's a question of respect. If what you are doing is truly disrespectful then stop (wearing a traditional dress when you haven't gone through an appropriate ceremony etc).

The link above...a Kimono? Seriously? I've been to Japan enough to know that they do not take the slightest offense to someone wearing a kimono that isn't asian. Now they take offense if because you see a Geisha or someone wearing a kimono that you think they are a prostitute. But they actually encourage you to wear a kimono if you want to (heck some traditional japanese restaurants will give you one to change into to dine there). But respect the rules of the kimono and the culture. Work to get it right. Don't just throw one on that is appropriate for unmarried under 20 when you are 40 etc.