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

Summer 2026 menswear collection, featuring sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India, igniting ...

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

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

Prada's 2026 menswear line, featuring sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India over cultural ...

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

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

Much like everything's fair game in love and war, author Shobhaa De downplayed the row over Prada unveiling Kolhapuri flats ...

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.

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada CSR head, recognised the inspiration in a letter to Lalit Gandhi, Maharashtra commerce chamber head, ...

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

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