When Urban Outfitters created a line of Navajo inspired items, such as "Navajo hipster panties" and a "Navajo hipster flask," not only were they offensive, but they violated the Navajo Nation's trademarks. Although the case was settled out of court, cultural appropriation is still alive and well — and most importantly, it's profitable for those who do the appropriating.

Just this week, Tory Burch was under fire for designing a jacket that strongly resembled a traditional Romanian coat. Although the designer claimed the inspiration derived from Africa, she eventually apologized and gave proper credit.