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Adidas Faces Backlash Over Cultural Appropriation in 'Oaxaca Slip On' Shoe Launch
Mexico has confronted Adidas after designer Willy Chavarria launched a shoe inspired by traditional Indigenous sandals. Critics argue the 'Oaxaca Slip On' abuses the cultural heritage of Oaxacan artisans and benefits China instead.
Mexican authorities have accused Adidas of plagiarizing Mexican artisans with a new sandal design similar to Indigenous ...
Willy Chavarria, a US designer, expressed regret over an Adidas sandal design. The design allegedly copied a traditional ...
Adidas could face legal action as Mexican authorities accuse the brand of copying traditional huarache sandals.
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Mexican state accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation over new shoe, threatens legal action
The Mexican state of Oaxaca is threatening legal action against Adidas, accusing the footwear company of cultural ...
"I wish he and his team told the history of the people who make them and were more intentional about the overall project,” said one local business owner and designer.
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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.
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