Under the pressure of Mexico, the creator of the Adidas Sandals “Oaxaca” recognizes cultural appropriation

The “Oaxaca Slip-on” in a stay? In addition, The American creator Willy Chavarria admitted on Saturday that his sandals developed for Adidas unduly used the name of the Mexican state of Oaxaca (South). However, while Mexico City accuses the German equipment supplier of cultural appropriation and requires him to compensation in favor of a community of this state.

“I deeply regret that this model appropriated the name. Meanwhile, was not developed in direct and significant partnership with the inhabitants of Oaxaca,” said the creator, of Mexican origin, in a press release.

Willy Chavarria under pressure mexico, creator adidas recognized that the launch of the sandals “does not correspond to a respectful and collaborative approach” deserved by the community of Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, a village where the sandals that have largely inspired it.

“Cultural appropriation” – Under pressure mexico, creator adidas

The inhabitants of Hidalgo Yalalag “were plagiarized and (…) underwent this cultural appropriation”, had accused Friday Marina Núñez, federal under-secretary to the cultural development of Mexico.

“It is an intellectual, collective property, there must be compensation, we must respect the law on under pressure mexico, creator adidas heritage and we will see if this is resolved in the discussion. We are also studying the legal path, “said Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.

Oaxaca State Governor Salomon Jara also threatened to initiate prosecution against Willy Chavarria. The Mexican government announced on Friday that Adidas agreed to meet the authorities of the State of Oaxaca.

Mexico has already denounced the unauthorized use of the art of its indigenous communities by major brands such as Chinese Shein. the Spanish Zara or the Venezuelan Carolina Herrera.