Mexico Complains that the German Sports Brand Adidas Has Come Up With a Sandal Named After A Mexican State Without Mexicans Benefiting From It In Any Way.
It groups The Oaxaca Slip on by the Mexican-American Designer Willy Chavarria, Who Works for the Company. His design is inspired by a traditional indigenous sandal.
“Large companies of adopt Products, Ideas and Designs from Indigenous Communities,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Said at a Press Conference on Friday. “We are looking at the legal aspect to be able to support them.”
Earlier This Week, there was Already Criticism from the State of Oaxaca itself. The State is a major producer of the traditional leather Sandals. But Chavarria’s Design is produced in China and Indigenous Artisans Received No Recognition or Any Other Benefit from the German Concern.
Mexican Deputy Minister or Culture Marina Núñez Has Now Confirmed That adidas Has Contacted Officials from Oaxaca to Talk “Restitution to the People From Whom It was Plagiarzed.”
The Dispute is the latest in A Series of Attempts by Mexico to Protect its traditional designs from Global Fashion Companies. Previously, Mexico had Already Filed Similar Complaints Against Zara Owner Inditex and Louis Vuitton.