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Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria apologize to Mexican Indigenous community for ‘appropriated’ shoe

The sportswear firm Adidas and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría have apologized after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.

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Willy Chavarria, Adidas Issue Apology to Oaxaca Community Over Adidas Shoe

Willy Chavarria officially apologized to the people of Oaxaca on Saturday after the slip-on shoe he designed with Adidas unleashed a string of online criticism.

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Adidas and Designer Willy Chavarria Apologize Following Shoe Cultural Appropriation Backlash

The brand's Oaxaca Slip-On was criticized by Mexican officials for copying design elements present in Mexican Huarache sandals

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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 ...

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First Prada, Now Adidas: Another Footwear Giant Apologizes Over Cultural Copycat Slip-Up

Kolhapuri debacle, German sportswear giant Adidas found itself on the receiving end of backlash for allegedly copying the ...

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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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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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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 ...

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