So, how can we do better?

Now, all of this is not to say that you’re “not allowed” to wear what you want. What our experts consistently emphasized is doing your research first. “I, and others who care about cultural appropriation are not saying you can't ever wear items from another culture. What I argue for is doing it right. So, instead of going to [a mall store] and paying $7 for a cheap knock-off, go to the source. Know the story behind the piece, know the artist, what tribe they're from, why the specific designs were used. It puts the power back in the hands of the marginalized group.” Importantly, buying from a Native person or company also economically benefits the artist and the tribe, rather than a company that’s knocking off their designs.