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

Schuhhersteller Adidas hat in Zusammenarbeit mit Designer Willy Chavarría eine Sandale auf den Markt gebracht, inspiriert vom Schuhwerk indigener Völker. Ein mexikanischer…

The design at the center of the controversy is the “Oaxaca Slip-On," a sandal created by U.S. designer Willy Chavarría for Adidas Originals.

Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country’s southern Oaxaca state.

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

Il designer di moda statunitense Willy Chavarria ha chiesto scusa per un modello di scarpe creato in collaborazione con Adidas. (ANSA)

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

Sportswear giant offers public apology after ‘plagiarism’ accusation

Für das Aussehen einer neuen Ledersandale hatte sich der Designer bei den traditionellen Huaraches bedient. Es folgten Beschwerden wegen kultureller Aneignung. Nun bittet Adidas…