Prada showcasing Kolhapuri-style chappals at the Milan Fashion Week, without due credit, has spotlighted the plight of the ...

An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be ...

Prada’s in love with Kolhapuris, and so are we. Step into desi-luxe with these handcrafted chappals—perfect for everyday wear and runway flair.

Bengaluru: Luxury Italian fashion house Prada has come under fire for showcasing the iconic Kolhapuri chappal — traditionally ...

The open-toe leather sandals, showcased on Prada’s runway, features braided detailing reminiscent of the iconic Kolhapuri ...

The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

Prada acknowledged the Indian roots of its new sandal design after criticism from artisans, politicians and others online.

This week, as part of its spring/summer 2026 show in Milan, Prada sent out footwear that resembles the humble Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted tan-coloured leather sandal that can be found in almost ...

Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its open-toe sandal design, which resembles the traditional Kolhapuri chappal footwear of Maharashtra, dating back to the 12th century and made by ...

Global fashion house Prada has formally acknowledged that its leather sandals featured on the Milan Spring/Summer 2026 ...

The Kolhapuri chappal is ours. We have the GI tag too. The question is: what have we done to monetise it and make it trendy for 21st-century global fashion? Nada. We just locked its potential in ...