Prada had previously described the footwear as 'leather sandals', with no reference to an Indian connection sparking a ...

Prada acknowledges its latest luxury sandals are inspired by India's Kolhapuri chappals after facing backlash for cultural ...

Kolhapuri Chappals are a traditional handcrafted leather sandal that has been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) status by ...

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

A few hours earlier, Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative designer Pharell Williams unleashed a full-scale display of Indian ...

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show.

After facing severe backlash, Italian fashion house Prada has officially admitted that the Kolhapuri Chappals, featured in ...

Prada referred to the footwear resembling Kolhapuri chappals as ’leather sandals’ in the show notes without acknowledging the Indian connection ...

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

Prada has acknowledged that its sandals, resembling Kolhapuri chappals, were inspired by Indian handcrafted footwear after ...

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian handcrafted footwear.

Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the ...