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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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