Prada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and ...

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

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

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.

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

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

Italian luxury brand Prada is under fire for showcasing Kolhapuri-style sandals in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan. Critics call it cultural appropriation of India's traditional footwear ...

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

The Kolhapuri chappal’s showcase on a fashion runway in Italy recently, sporting an exorbitant price, has caused a stir, ...

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

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...