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Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria apologized after being accused of cultural appropriation for an Adidas sandal design that resembled traditional Zapotec huaraches, with both Chavarria and Adidas expressing regret and a desire to collaborate respectfully with the Indigenous community of Oaxaca.
Fashion designer Willy Chavarria apologized after his Adidas collaboration shoe, inspired by traditional Mexican huaraches, was criticized for cultural appropriation and lack of consultation with the Indigenous Oaxacan community. The controversy led to social media removal of promotional images, and Adidas is engaging with Mexican authorities to address the issue.
Willy Chavarria used his Spring/Summer 2026 runway show at Paris Fashion Week to make a powerful political statement against Trump's ICE raids, featuring models in imagery reminiscent of migrant detention and collaborating with the ACLU to highlight issues of immigration and dehumanization, emphasizing fashion as a platform for truth and resistance.