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

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

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

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

The footwear, which defines casual chic in India, in its luxe avatar is priced at ₹1.2 lakh. In India a pair of Kolhapuri ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...