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 ...

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

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

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

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

The outrage and controversy that erupted after the international fashion house Prada presented Kolhapuri-style chappals at the Milan Fashion Week, pricing them at Rs 1.2 lakh without acknowledging ...

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 ...

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 ...

Minister Priyank Kharge defends Karnataka’s Kolhapuri chappal artisans amid Prada controversy, stressing joint GI tag and ...

After facing global backlash for its Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, Prada has finally acknowledged the Indian heritage behind ...

The incident reignited debate on how global brands can respect cultural origins while elevating traditional designs ...