Mexican artisans and authorities say the intricate leather braids look strikingly similar to the traditional footwear known ...

El diseñador de ropa mexicoestadounidense Willy Chavarria ofreció disculpas por una sandalia de Adidas que creó, tras ser ...

Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria and Adidas faced accusations of cultural appropriation over a sandal design mimicking Indigenous Zapotec footwear. Chavarria apologized, emphasizing respect ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sharply criticized the design for being made in China and failing to acknowledge or involve the artisans behind the iconic craft. “Big companies often take products ...

Designer Willy Chavarria collaborated with adidas to create the Oaxaca Slip-On sneaker, but faced criticism from Mexico’s ...