Prada is open to revenue-sharing with Kolhapuri artisans after backlash over showcasing traditional chappals, acknowledging ...

The open-toed leather sandals presented during the Milan show sparked criticism across India for resembling the iconic ...

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

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

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

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

To intensify the pushback, Mahadik announced that a public interest litigation (PIL) is in the works and will be filed in the ...

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian handcrafted footwear.

Luxury labels have a long history of "borrowing" from India - sometimes calling it a source of inspiration, and at other ...

The fact that intellectual property (IP) systems like patents, trademarks, or copyrights were designed for individual ...

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers protest Prada's collection for cultural theft, seek legal action for design appropriation.

The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal “leather ...