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

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

Artisans from Maharashtra are protesting Prada's appropriation of Kolhapuri chappals, showcased in their Spring/Summer 2026 ...

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

As Prada launches Kolhapuri chappals, which go viral globally, and cost more than Rs 1 lakh Mumbaikars react saying it is ...

The Kolhapuri chappal originated in the town of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and is stitched entirely by hand. So what’s the issue ...

They presented a letter urging him to look into the violation and preserve the product, which is a symbol of the state's ...

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

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

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

Currently a topic of discussion, thanks to Prada's Milan fashion show, Kolhapuri chappals face a bevy of challenges in their own country, with many insiders fearing that the actual craft might soon ...

Kolhapur: Prada featured Kolhapuri chappals during the Summer Men's Fashion Week in Milan, presenting the traditional ...