Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design – Al Jazeera

Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design  Al Jazeera Mexico wants Adidas to pay up after Mexican-American designer launches Indigenous-inspired shoe  Reuters Mexican state accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation over new shoe, threatens legal action  CNN Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal design  AP News Willy Chavarría’s Oaxaca-inspired huaraches stoke controversy  Los…

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Paul Tazewell Makes History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design Oscar for “Wicked” [Video]

Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.” The victory marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first Black man to take home the award. Video “This is absolutely astounding. Thank you, Academy, for this very significant honor,” the 60-year-old said…

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Pharrell Williams Unveils Louis Vuitton’s New ButterSoft Sneaker, Drawing Inspiration from Classic Nike Design

Pharrell Williams Unveils Louis Vuitton’s New ButterSoft Sneaker, Drawing Inspiration from Classic Nike Design

Pharrell Williams has introduced a new Louis Vuitton sneaker that seemingly draws inspiration from a classic Nike shoe. As Pharrell gears up for his fourth runway show at Louis Vuitton Men’s, which will unfold in Paris on January 21st, excitement is building. While much of the attention has been on the revival of the Takashi…

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