Willy Chavarria Sorry After Adidas Shoe Cultural Appropriation Row

Adidas Apologizes After Mexico Criticizes Oaxacan-Inspired Shoe

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.

Willy Chavarria sorry after Adidas shoe cultural appropriation row

He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.

‘Failed to show respect’: Adidas designer Willy Chavarria regrets ‘Oaxaca slip-on’; accused of copying Mexican design

Willy Chavarria, a US designer, expressed regret over an Adidas sandal design. The design allegedly copied a traditional Oaxacan pattern. Mexican authorities complained about the 'Oaxaca slip-on' sandals. They claimed it was a reworked version of the huarache. Mexico plans to seek compensation from Adidas. This case highlights concerns about fashion brands using indigenous designs without permission.

Mexico: US designer regrets 'appropriated' Adidas shoes

Fashion designer Chavarria and Adidas are under fire in Mexico, where authorities accuse their latest design of appropriating an Indigenous sandal.

Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear

Mexico City (AFP) -- US fashion designer Willy Chavarria said Saturday he regrets that sandals he created together with Adidas "appropriated" a traditional design from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.