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

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

Italian fashion house Prada finds itself at the centre of a heated debate about cultural appropriation and GI tag violations ...

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 ...

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

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

Discover the stories of India’s Kolhapuri artisans keeping a centuries-old craft alive as global fashion brands draw ...

Prada's recent collection in Milan featured tan leather sandals strikingly similar to Kolhapuri chappals, sparking ...

Among the luxury outfits and accessories on the runway, one item grabbed everyone's attention: a flat, brown leather sandal ...

The Kolhapuri's journey from local streets to the international runway is certainly a moment for discussion. Is it cultural ...

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

Kolhapuri chappals walked the Prada runway in Milan. But while the world applauded the design, India-the land they came ...