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(UPDATE) ‘I’m Deeply Sorry:’ Willy Chavarría Apologizes To Oaxaca After Backlash From Both Sides of The Border
I am deeply sorry that the shoe was appropriated in this design and not developed in direct and meaningful partnership with ...
Adidas in cultural appropriation row over Mexican sandal
Adidas has apologised after Mexico accused it of cultural appropriation by releasing a sandal based on a style made by ...
Adidas sandal uproar highlights fashion’s long history of cultural controversy
Adidas' Oaxaca Slip-On has sparked accusations of cultural appropriation, joining a long list of fashion controversies over ...
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First Prada, Now Adidas: Another Footwear Giant Apologizes Over Cultural Copycat Slip-Up
After the Prada-Kolhapuri debacle, German sportswear giant Adidas found itself on the receiving end of backlash for allegedly copying the design of the popular Mexican huarache sandals. Mexican ...
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Cultural Tribute or Fashion Gentrification? Adidas and Willy Chavarria Criticized Over Oaxaca-Inspired Sneaker
Willy Chavarria’s Oaxaca Slip On is facing scrutiny in Mexico over cultural appropriation and Indigenous rights.
Willy Chavarria’s Oaxaca-inspired huaraches stoked controversy. The designer has issued an apology
Chicano designer Willy Chavarría took a big leap with his new Oaxaca-inspired huarache sneaker collection for Adidas. He stepped on some toes in the process.
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Adidas fashion-collab sandals accused of stealing unique traditional design
The Oaxaca Slip-On sandals were created by US fashion designer Willy Chavarria, who has Mexican heritage, but drew pushback ...
Mexicans sound the alarm about Adidas copying their design and worry their traditions could be lost
Artisans and merchants in the Mexican state of Oaxaca are calling out sportswear company Adidas for plagiarizing the ...