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Nike cancels 'Puerto Rico' shoe over Panama indigenous design
Source: BBC
Nike cancels 'Puerto Rico' shoe over Panama indigenous design
22 May 2019
US sportswear giant Nike is withdrawing a new version of its classic Air Force 1 shoe after objections from an indigenous group in Panama.
The limited edition model was described as a tribute to Puerto Rico but the Guna community of Panama said it used their traditional "mola" pattern.
The group accused Nike of "pirating" a protected traditional design.
Nike has apologised for the "inaccurate representation" of the shoe and said it would not be made available.
The Air Force 1 Low "Puerto Rico" model was due to have been launched in June.
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22 May 2019
US sportswear giant Nike is withdrawing a new version of its classic Air Force 1 shoe after objections from an indigenous group in Panama.
The limited edition model was described as a tribute to Puerto Rico but the Guna community of Panama said it used their traditional "mola" pattern.
The group accused Nike of "pirating" a protected traditional design.
Nike has apologised for the "inaccurate representation" of the shoe and said it would not be made available.
The Air Force 1 Low "Puerto Rico" model was due to have been launched in June.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48363024
Guna women displayed traditional "mola" costume at a news conference in Panama City (AFP)
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