GUCCI "Plagiarism" Nothing Happened LV "Cultural Appropriation" Was Asked By Mexico

With the resurgence of retro style, the "plagiarism" and "cultural appropriation" of luxury goods industry are more and more rampant. The world's largest luxury brand Louis Vuitton Louis Weedon's latest Dolls by Raw Edges has been questioned by the Mexico authorities on suspicion of infringing on Otom culture in Mexico.

Mexico culture minister Alejandra Frausto wrote to the French brand on Friday, asking whether LV has obtained permission from the native Otom community of Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, and will use Otom's traditional culture, art and design in the latest project of brand Dolls by Raw.

According to the official website of LV, the seat of the Dolls by Raw Edges series is priced up to $18200, and the pattern on the seat comes from the animal color pattern of the Otom community. The Alejandra Frausto says that these designs are the continuation of the technology of the Otom community and the continuity of technology and skills. The French companies should contact the local community and obtain authorization so that all parties can reach agreement with the specific interests, and at the same time, they should recognize the recognition of these communities.

LV rival Gucci Gucci has also "plagiarized" the artist Dapper Dan's work in the name of salute. However, there has been no contradiction between the two sides. On the contrary, a series of cooperation has been launched to become a "new mode".

Spanish fashion brand Carolina Herrera's 2020 early spring vacation series was also questioned by Alejandra Frausto as a result of cultural misappropriation of Mexico's indigenous embroidery. No surprise, Carolina Herrera brand and creative director Wes Gordon responded with "salute".

At present, the Mexico leftist National Revival Movement Party has been planning legislation to protect the culture and art of indigenous communities in Mexico from being plagiarized, so as to prevent the unfair use of indigenous community culture.

According to Mexico daily news website, LV has removed Dolls by Raw Edges products on Tuesday, while removing relevant pictures and information from social media. However, no fashion Chinese network (micro signal: nofashioncn) landed on LV US website, and found that the home product page priced at $18 thousand and 200 is still on the list, and it can still be found through search, just vanishing from the navigation bar.