Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have been accused of cultural appropriation for their latest collaborative shoe design.

Mexican artisans and authorities say the intricate leather braids look strikingly similar to the traditional footwear known ...

Adidas has apologised after Mexico accused it of cultural appropriation by releasing a sandal based on a style made by ...

The sandal was created by U.S. designer Willy Chavarría for Adidas Originals. Its thin leather, braided straps bare an ...

The controversy has fueled accusations of cultural appropriation by the footwear brand, with authorities saying this is not the first time traditional Mexican handicrafts have been copied.