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

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

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

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

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

BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to act against Prada for showcasing Kolhapuri chappals ...

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

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

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

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

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