MACCIA had earlier written to Prada, voicing serious concerns about cultural appropriation and the absence of proper credit ...

Prada acknowledges Indian inspiration for sandals in 2026 fashion show, vows to engage with local artisans ethically.

Prada has acknowledged that its sandals, resembling Kolhapuri chappals, were inspired by Indian handcrafted footwear after ...

The luxury fashion house came under fire after showcasing the sandals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, ...

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

Italian luxury brand Prada faces controversy for featuring sandals inspired by traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals in their ...

A few hours earlier, Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative designer Pharell Williams unleashed a full-scale display of Indian ...

Prada acknowledges its latest luxury sandals are inspired by India's Kolhapuri chappals after facing backlash for cultural ...

This comes after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians. Read more at ...

OMA/AMO offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain and a peek at how the statement-making, rule-breaking stages at the ...

Prada's rebranding of Kolhapuri chappals triggered a heated debate on cultural appropriation. The GI-tagged footwear's ...

Following the backlash after featuring footwear strongly resembling Kolhapuri chappals, Italian fashion house Prada has ...