Prada is open to revenue-sharing with Kolhapuri artisans after backlash over showcasing traditional chappals, acknowledging ...

A few days ago in its show notes, Prada had described the footwear as “leather sandals,” with no reference to an Indian ...

The open-toed leather sandals presented during the Milan show sparked criticism across India for resembling the iconic ...

The outrage over Prada’s move arrives amid a growing global conversation about decolonising fashion, ethical consumption, and ...

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...

Kolhapuri Chappals are a traditional handcrafted leather sandal that has been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) status by ...

To intensify the pushback, Mahadik announced that a public interest litigation (PIL) is in the works and will be filed in the ...

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian handcrafted footwear.

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers protest Prada's collection for cultural theft, seek legal action for design appropriation.

The latest controversy involves Prada, whose SS26 sandals closely resemble Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappals, featuring the ...

Luxury labels have a long history of "borrowing" from India - sometimes calling it a source of inspiration, and at other ...