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

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

Images from Prada's fashion show in Milan last weekend showed models wearing leather sandals with a braided design that ...

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

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

Prada referred to the footwear resembling Kolhapuri chappals as ’leather sandals’ in the show notes without acknowledging the Indian connection ...

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

After facing severe backlash, Italian fashion house Prada has officially admitted that the Kolhapuri Chappals, featured in ...

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

Prada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and expressed intent to collaborate with Indian artisans if the design is ...