Prada’s Kohlapuri sandal controversy reignited conversations around India’s protected fashion heritage. From Banarasi to ...

The Kolhapuri chappals inspired a new Prada design. The luxury brand only acknowledged this fact after critics accused it of ...

Summer 2026 men's collection featured sandals that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals, a GI-tagged handcrafted product from ...

Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to ...

From Prada to Paris Texas to Balmain, Scarlett Johansson has popped out some sleek shoes and heels for the “Jurassic World ...

Prada faced backlash for culturally appropriating the Indian Kolhapuri sandal. Here are lessons on business ethics and crisis ...

Under pressure, Prada finally admitted to the BBC that the sandals were indeed “inspired by traditional Indian footwear.” A spokesperson claimed the brand “has always celebrated craftsmanship and ...

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

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

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

The controversy began after Prada’s recent runway show featured leather sandals that bore a strong resemblance to Kolhapuri chappals — a heritage Indian product that holds Geographical Indication (GI) ...