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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

Artisans from Maharashtra are protesting Prada's appropriation of Kolhapuri chappals, showcased in their Spring/Summer 2026 ...

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

Prada had previously described the footwear as 'leather sandals', with no reference to an Indian connection sparking a ...

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