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 ...

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

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

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

Adidas and fashion designer Willy Chavarria have apologized after his collaboration with Adidas Originals was charged by ...

Willy Chavarria officially apologized to the people of Oaxaca on Saturday after the slip-on shoe he designed with Adidas ...

The sportswear firm Adidas and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría have apologized after a Mexican state accused them ...

I am deeply sorry that the shoe was appropriated in this design and not developed in direct and meaningful partnership with ...

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. The sandals feature thin leather straps braided in a style ...

Statement from Willy Chavarria, award-winning fashion designer and ACLU Artist Ambassador for Immigrants’ Rights and LGBTQ Rights: “The ACLU uses every tool they’ve got to fight for the rights of ...

In 2015, a son of immigrants from California's Central Valley had an idea. After nearly two decades working his way up in the fashion industry, Willy Chavarria founded his eponymous brand, with a ...