Hi! I don’t have TikTok, but I do want some advice: I am a white hispanic person who loves dressing in an earthy way but more tied with older fashion (not boho). While watching this video I saw the way I dress in a couple of the pictures you displayed, the layering of jewlery, gold, scarves (I don’t wear headscarves but more around the neck or wrist), and similar patterns . Now, I think a little important information is that my dad went to an international school where he was with people from all cultures, so I grew up with influences from a lot of the cultures my dad grew up with. This makes it a bit hard for me to see if I am appropriating a culture; which in absolutely no case is intentional. Is this an appropriation of the earthy black girl aesthetic? Before this video I had seen lots of pictures of the earthy black girl aesthetic but thought it was part of people connecting with nature, not a movement (which should be happening! I love seeing people who are genuinely happy about connecting with their culture and past)

@@gr8truth275 And what was the point of your comment???

where do u get your headwraps 🤩

@@Ruby...Xthank you 🙏🏽💀

​​@@schmacker101I'm trying to find out this info too! And some earrings!

LMFAO that's a word

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They look like they smell good

I just got that comment. Best comment ever.

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No, they'll overrun this too then it'll be turned to us copying them. Bodega braids and viking dreds anyone??? Heck, they've coopted loc extensions and are selling them too and accusing us of trying to copy them with out *"two inch hair".*

@@availanilasome of the clothes/styles in the video are European fashion though, it’s a mix of cultures

Hopefully we get back to a point like the black women of the 70s, where black women were beaming in black natural beauty!

​@@availanila it's the Europeans.😂...they steal ppl's culture and say it's theirs

@@availanilaviking dreads look nothing like box braids and cornrows bud

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Yesss! I'm also indian... the smudged kohl + oxidized/kundan jewels = earthy

Baddies unite 🙌

Much love to black & brown girls everywhere 😩

PERIOD

the idea of earthy indian girl style sounds gorgeous ugh! need to see more of that!!

That would be so iconicccc✨💚

just curious, how would u explain earthy indian girl? personally, I'm thinking a really simple saree, silver jewllery like nose rings and anklets and stuff, and a shit ton of bangles, but that's coming as a south indian.

Unstoppable duo. Lets be besties bro

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As an old lady, I've come to the realization that they just give normal things a name so that it's Google-able

I prefer "vibe".

I think it has different meanings for different people. I personally consider it an aesthetic because for me it’s not rooted in returning to “our original ways,” but simply just cute TO ME. I think we should also keep in mind that as Black people, we can also have aesthetics that aren’t deeply rooted in “returning to…”. We are not seen as the default so I think we have a tendency sometimes to other ourselves and make everything this deep philosophical thing when it can just be cute to US.

@@kilimanjaro5537 As I was saying on another thread under this post: if you do a search under "Egyptian dancers" you will find the roots of this cultural vibe, bangles, beads and braids.

@@kilimanjaro5537 well, somebody is censoring "Ancient Egypt dance?" Interesting😂

That last part is so interesting. Because especially in America the biggest form of commercialized entertainment was mockery of Black culture from the beginning, so the basis of this whole thing is making other cultures a novelty.

Romani people are still white so idk they always act like they aren’t. Eastern Europe always acts like they’re the epitome of whiteness. From what I learned from a documentary years ago gypsies were discriminated heavily in the 2000s because they were the face of pickpockets. Idk where the hate comes from before that tho

Because they like to extract from others and sell the concentrate

Agree with all of that except the last part. Romani culture is extremely commercialized, albeit white-washed to the point of being nearly non-recognizable - but that's typical of colonialism/white supremacy/capitalism, etc - erase the reference/make it appear as if its just a quirky cute new trend. As covered in the video, white mainstream appropriated and commerialized Romani culture into "Boho" aesthetic, which it severed from any cultural context or meaning. But fashion in capitalism is constantly drawing from everywhere, erasing the references, all for a profit. First to mind: Marc Jacobs show commercializing Orthodox Jewish attire, or the "norm core" aesthetic - very white puritanical references (other examples would have to take into account what ethnic groups were/are considered "white" at any given time). The question is tracing the historical and cultural references, which are conveniently erased for mass consumption . The end "product" or aesthetic in effect becomes "white." And that erasure produces homogeneity, and we live as consumers attempting to the fill the void of that erasure by following trends aka buying more ad nauseam. (ok, getting off my soapbox)

I think it’s a form of cultural colonialism. If yt people all dress the same then it comes off as basic and conformists. But if they throw in some elements from a different culture then now it’s “exotic” or “bohemian” to have some assumed experiences with a different culture. Think like white college students “discovering” other cultures and wanting to wear things from those cultures. They see it as radical but innocent because they usually don’t have the means to actually disrupt the system. But when actual BIPOC wear the same clothes now it’s seen as radical because it alludes to a sense of social consciousness and that has always been seen as threatening for the status quo. Like a white woman wearing a headscarf is like “oh she went on vacation” but a black woman wearing a head scarf is “oh she must be a political activist or some kind of radical” so now they don’t want us to do it.

Wait cause come on coming to age!! Lemme start calling myself an Earthy Black woman instead

blaxican latina here🤑🤑🤑😝😝 what mexican accessories do u like to wear?

ooooh that sounds like it would be so pretty

Im Mexican and black too❤ But what Mexican accessories are there

@@JazminAlvarez-kj4mqI’m not Mexican but lived in a predominantly Mexican area for awhile and the op may be referring to certain beaded jewelry styles and embroidery items. It’s hard to explain as I don’t know the proper vocabulary, yet I often saw people selling accessories like that in the local shops. It’s worth searching for a visual example because its really beautiful especially with all the colors.

I’m a Mexican & black girl too, and I totally agree!! Mixing my cultures together and wearing them proudly is the best feelinggg 💕💖

Yass, I see it a lot from Jamaican girls/women, the beautyyy ugh.

Thank you

Yes, Jamaican here!❤

Yuh too lie 😭. It would be amazing if we did but most jamaican's be wearing a pants and a shirt and shame yuh if your creative

@@mumu2135 No lies , you guys don't pay attention to the rasta girlies and how they dress. As a society unu only focus pon di dolly dem.

Sister. Mexicans are blk too 😊

@@goldenhippie1984 I’m of the indigenous mix, I appreciate you tho ☺️

​@@goldenhippie1984no they ain't?

@@goldenhippie1984they are not.

@@goldenhippie1984no they aren’t, not all. Mexican is not a race and calling Mexicans black is erasing bw and vice versa

i love this lmfao

Im trying to get like this been trying to find my style

That's right... look up "egyptian dancing" for the ancient images if us vibing millenniums ago carved in {{{colorful}}} stone.

Yes! so true.

I've learned that even after filming this. I wish I could say I was shocked by how little it's taught here in the U.S, but I'm not surprised.

I saw that in the book Hunch back of notre dame with comments about Esmeralda

Unfortunately, from my experience it is prevalent throughout most of Europe

"I believe that blackness is amazing and beautiful." clearly every culture is amazing

What is the Eurocentric look? We must walk around with Africa earrings with a hair wrap to be black? I’m sick of other BW telling other BW how to look. We can do it ALL!

​@Mangoos393 Same but they seem to think BW are monolithic,when the reality is BW look good in any and every Asthetic we wear.

@@Mangoos393 Yeah, immediately had an issue when I read that. I'm seeing in the comment section that many people interpret a BW wearing a wig/extensions or doing a full face of makeup as "pursuing an Eurocentric look" which is complete bullshit.

@@sp.2778 absolutely insane, why police BW and compare our ability to switch it up European aesthetics? Please do not give them that power, black women are the blue print. Always have been. I’m with you girl and I am happy other women also is speaking up and out against this nonsensical rhetoric.

*snaps in approval

Most definitely and I am glad you bring awareness to the brothers as well. I was raised seeing this in my culture in the Caribbean and I love seeing it here in the USA. It’s much more than a fashion statement, it’s a lifestyle that I revere although I don’t embrace it personally.

@Allah_Loves_Forgives_and_Saves Thats your opinion :)

@Allah_Loves_Forgives_and_Saves There are tree species with lighter bark, none of blending into nature has to do with aesthetics that has to do with what the individual person likes...

@Allah_Loves_Forgives_and_Savesno one asked

@Allah_Loves_Forgives_and_Saves I’m lighter skin with 4c hair texture is not interchangeable with skin tone I hope you heal ❤.

It doesn't have roots in African culture, but it has African influences.

You are so sweet! It’s lovely to hear you appreciate the aesthetic 😌❤️

Erykah elevated my soul! She created a vacuum that took me around the cosmos while never even having to stand! As u stated it wasn’t called esthetics back then.

I lol'd so hard at this because you are right. My locs tell everything my corporate workplace attire does not lol

She IS the epitome of that and the Bible : Sacred Woman from Queen Afua! Was 14 and am now 37...😅 And she (Erykah) also was very inspired by a famous 90's Kongo/Belgian Artist, called "Zap Mama", this is partially where she got her Aesthetics from, the root of her Early Imaginary (In all the good ways) Africa or even Afro futuristic Vibe! Another great Inspiration from this Era would be Cameroonian Singers called "The Nubians" Same type of Vibe

"Les Nubians." That was my earthy black girl group! What a vibe. Thanks for the " Zap Mama" tip... ❤rediscovering her. Exotica personified... Like me!

Love this!

✨she was a fairy✨

Lmao

Errr...no. Stop it. LOOOL

That’s bc they know we’re magic lol 😂

Welcome!!! It's good to have you!!

Same

Same

Sandals!

Sis I’ve been offline for a min (I’m a mother and wife) and as soon as I get back on KZfaq I see all this aesthetic this and that! This type of style (which was called conscious sisters when I was growing up) is my comfort, my expression, my roots, my identity. Growing up in rural U.K I had a bit of an identity crisis. But as soon as I left sixth form (UK equivalent of grade 12)I started wearing more head scarfs, take solo trips to big cities like London, Birmingham, because they had bigger thrift stores, I even raised my mothers wardrobe. I took an interest in Yoruba dieties and Oshun was one of many inspirations in my wardrobe! But my end goal was to express my personality, visually reveal my heritage, modest and most importantly, let it be known I’m Pan African. I also never wore heavy make up nor do I allow strangers to see my hair.

Yes I agree, I cant stand all these labels and identities which are shallow and eventually die out when the next fashion appears.

i highly agree with you on that sis

Thank you for saying this. Some people just embody this and it’s a lifestyle, not trending. Simplifying someone’s individual style to an *aesthetic* makes it appear shallow and easily appropriated

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That part right there

I was born in the 80s. We’ve always been here.❤️🇯🇲🇺🇸✊🏾

Same...I'm a grandmother in my 50s now...also vegan and a naturalist...I guess this would describe my style also....it was really because I was from a Caribbean and West African household and followed Rastafarian/Punk/Hip Hop culture (because....Brooklyn) and just love black culture in all its facets and evolutions.....I love that this younger generation embraces it as well...

It’s important to remember where those negative feelings stemmed from: a pressure to conform to Eurocentric standards of beauty. Not to justify the behavior at all, but to put into perspective with how much it continues to affect you. Trends come and go, but I’ve grown up continuing to see elements of the “earthy black girl style” all throughout various trends over the decades. I think it has well surpassed being a trend. Cultural appropriation definitely makes it look “faddish” or “trendy” on purpose, of course.

I was teased for my natural hair too as a child and an adult, I know how you feel, especially when suddenly they wanna know your products and routine 🙄

Do you have a source for that info? I'd love to learn more.

ohhhhhh gotchu!! Thank you for this clarification!

@@taylorcassidyjas a double clarification, monoracial Afro-Creole women had to wear it too, though. These women were ethnically Louisiana Creole, as well as black. Erasure is already a problem for Creoles (white, black or mixed), and it’s disheartening to see that continue in newly made content.

Are you okay?

@@WhatTheFWAFA14they’re fine

Move carefully alot of this is rooted into witchcraft everything except the headwraps . The waist beads and especially crystals are rooted in witchcraft

@@WhatTheFWAFA14 OH YOU MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD

Afro sheen, pink lotion, grease(blue magic), Shea butter I think

A much better diet than we have now for one

But I wanna dress earthy AND practice witchcraft 🎉❤

I can understand why that would be frustrating, especially with the negative connotations attached to anything that isn’t straight up Christianity. You automatically get tagged with whatever their perspective is🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

I'm a believer in Christ and I don't dress this way because I don't like getting considered with a witch. I'm from Louisiana and there are only a few quiet spots that practice voodoo. I don't always tell people where I'm from because all they know about Louisiana is food and voodoo. I hate it, it's a real religion that gets a lot of people killed. I don't want to get that mixed up because of a style.

It’s alarming to me the amount of people who believe certain things etc. can only be associated with non-Christians, etc. it’s amazing the number WESTERNIZED Christianity has done on people.

I agree. It is so very silly. It is simply self expression. I must add, though…generalizing witchcraft as “bad” is also incorrect. Many practices labeled as “witchcraft” in America are normal traditional practices that do not have any kind of negative connotations as a whole. There can be specific practices used with bad intentions, and they are generally frowned upon. Christianity *during slavery*is one of the reasons why many African spiritual practices were vehemently discouraged once they reached their destinations during Middle Passage. Erasing their religion was a way to subjugate the people the same way they erased the languages and covered our hair. They did not want slaves having any form of identity outside of being property. I am Jamaican, and we are very heavy with Christianity, but there is also a diverse spectrum of religious practices, even mixing elements of European Christianity with ancient traditions from across the diaspora. The result is beautiful mix of faith, passionate artistic expression, ancestral connection, and community. I would love to see ALL my people have more open minds and hearts in 2024. We are all beautiful, af.

Thank you!!!