'We have been trying to stop big brands and designers, who, in this disrespectful manner, take elements of of indigenous cultures without approaching the communities or working with them.'
, were singled out as being based on designs that held significant meaning to various indigenous communities in Mexico. Frausto asked the fashion designer to explain how they landed on these particular designs. The culture secretary also questioned what, if any, benefits, the indigenous communities would receive from the use of their reported designs.
CNN pointed out that Mexico senator Susana Harp also raised issue with the designs. In a Twitter video, Harp expressed her frustration with continued instances of cultural appropriation, saying, "For many years we have been trying to stop big brands and designers, who, in this disrespectful manner, take elements of of indigenous cultures without approaching the communities or working with them.
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