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

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

The outrage over Prada’s move arrives amid a growing global conversation about decolonising fashion, ethical consumption, and ...

Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.

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 ...

Sir — The real joy of rath yatra lives in hot jilipis, giant, oily papads and telebhaja. No five-star fare from any temple ...