Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal design

Mexican authorities accuse the sportswear company Adidas From the craftsmen who committed suicide in southern Mexico, they claim that the design of the new sandal is remarkably similar to the traditional original shoes known as Hurachis. Controversy has fueled accusations of cultural dependence by the brand of shoes, as the authorities say this is not … Read more

Is This An Era Of Cultural Stagnation?

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music I’ve been fixated on recently. There’s a profile of the Clipse in the latest issue of GQ. Timed to the imminent release of their long-awaited reunion album, Let God Sort Em Out—executive produced by Pharrell but no Chad Hugo—it’s full of little tidbits about Pusha T’s … Read more