Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Kolhapuri' sandals, an Indian ethnic footwear, are on display at a store in New Delhi MUMBAI/MILAN (Reuters) -Indian footwear ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Delhi, India — When models sashayed down the ramp at Milan Fashion Week last week, Harish Kurade looked at them on his ...

MUMBAI/MILAN (Reuters) -Prada is looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday, two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a ...

Last weekend in Milan, Prada showcased a new line of 'toe ring sandals' at its Spring-Summer 2026 Men's Collection. It wasn't until observers pointed out that the footwear was indistinguishable from ...

Italian luxury label admits line was inspired by famous Kolhapuri hand-crafted ‘chappals’ Samaan Lateef is an award-winning foreign correspondent based in Mumbai, contributing to various reputed ...

New Delhi, India — When models sashayed down the ramp at Milan Fashion Week last week, Harish Kurade looked at them on his smartphone in awe, sitting in his village in southern Maharashtra state, more ...

NEW DELHI/MILAN (Reuters) -Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian ...

Prada has been forced to acknowledge that its new ‘leather’ shoes were inspired by Indian designs after the Italian fashion house was accused of cultural appropriation. The sandals, showcased last ...

MUMBAI/MILAN: Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the ...

Indian footwear sellers are capitalizing on the Prada 'sandal scandal' to promote Kolhapuri sandals, a traditional craft with origins in the 12th century. Sales have surged after Prada showcased ...