Ralph Lauren apologizes for 'plagiarism' of Indigenous Mexican designs
2 years, 2 months ago

Ralph Lauren apologizes for 'plagiarism' of Indigenous Mexican designs

Hindustan Times  

Luxury US fashion brand Ralph Lauren has apologized after it was accused by Beatriz Gutierrez, the wife of the president of Mexico and head of a cultural affairs commission, of plagiarizing Indigenous designs. Ralph Lauren is the latest fashion company to be accused of appropriating Indigenous designs At the time of the post, the coat retailed at certain department stores for $360. Ralph Lauren apologizes Hours after the post, Ralph Lauren issued an apology to news agency Reuters and said it was "surprised" the product was still on sale after issuing a directive to remove it from stores several months ago. Ralph Lauren has pledged that all new products using Indigenous designs going forward after its Summer 2023 collection will be created under a model of "credit and collaboration."

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