The Herzogenaurach sporting goods Adidas apologizes for the Oaxaca Slip on-Sandals, which are named after the Mexican state of the same name. Adidas also offers compensation. The sandals, the strongly traditional leather sandals called Huarache Similar, caused a sensation last week.
The sandals were designed by Willy Chavarria in cooperation with Adidas. Although it was named after the Mexican state and is inspired by the heir there, the state did not benefit from it. The sandals were produced in China. The traditional craftsmen: inside was not honored and not informed about the sandals.
Chavarria has apologized to the AFP news agency in a statement. “I deeply regret that this design uses the name without being developed in direct and meaningful cooperation with the municipality of Oaxaca,” said the designer. He regrets that the sandals were not made with respect and in cooperation with the community of Villa Hidalgo Yalalag.
The BBC reported on a statement by the Mexican Vice Culture Minister that Adidas contacted the authorities in Oaxaca. Adidas wants to agree to compensation. According to the declaration, the company recognizes the cultural property of the indigenous population of Mexico.
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