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Oaxaca to sue Adidas, alleging misuse of traditional sandal design

By 2025-08-10T11:50:00

Designer Willy Chavarría at the event The Archive: Puerto Rico Para El Mundo

Source: Adidas

Shoe manufacturer Adidas has collaborated with designer Willy Chavarría to create a sandal inspired by indigenous footwear, and the Mexican Minister of Culture has announced plans to file a lawsuit against them.

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