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.

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

Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...