Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized after Mexican authorities accused him of "cultural ...

Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal he created after being accused by ...

The sandal was created by U.S. designer Willy Chavarría for Adidas Originals. Its thin leather, braided straps bare an ...

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 ...

U.S. fashion designer Willy Chavarria has apologized after a sandal he designed in collaboration with Adidas Originals was criticized for cultural appropriation by Indigenous communities in Mexico.

Willy Chavarria is a Mexican-American designer, who has risen to fame for his designs exploring Chicano, or Mexican-American, culture, often mixing Mexican themes with American products.

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