wool coat, Naiomi Glasses; Polo Ralph Lauren

In 2022, Polo Ralph Lauren (PRL) was accused of plagiarism and appropriation of Mexican Indigenous designs. PRL pulled the clothing from its stores, apologized, and promised that all future Indigenous designs would be created collaboratively with appropriate credit. Naiomi Glasses is the first Native artist-in-residence at PRL. Her collection is inspired by her family’s weaving traditions, the Navajo lands where she grew up, and her love of skateboarding. PRL also hired Native models and photographers to promote the collection.