Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show.

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

Kolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the ...

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

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

Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the ...

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

Kolhapuri appeared in Prada’s Men’s show in Milan and Vir Das joked that if someone pays $1300 for these chappals, they ...

Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada SpA has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the ...

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

Prada rebrands Kolhapuri sandals at Rs 1.2 lakh, sparking outrage over cultural appropriation and lack of credit to Indian artisans. Activists demand recognition for the craft.

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