Its famed sandals date back to the 12th century, with more than 20,000 local families still involved in this craft. The family of Kurade, who was happy about Prada showcasing the sandals, lives on ...

Prada has been forced to acknowledge that its new 'leather' shoes were inspired by Indian designs after the Italian fashion house was accused of cultural appropriation.

The open-toe leather sandals, showcased on Prada’s runway, features braided detailing reminiscent of the iconic Kolhapuri chappal — a handcrafted slipper style that originated in the city of ...

Prada's website did not include a price tag for the Kolhapuri-style leather sandals, but other sandals sold by the brand start at $750, with some costing upward of $1,000, per its website.

Kolhapuri chappals just hit the Prada runway—at ₹1.16 lakh—with zero credit to India’s craftsmen. These iconic sandals, handmade in Maharashtra for centuries, tell stories of tradition ...

Italian luxury fashion house Prada has come under fire for showcasing sandals strongly resembling India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan. The ...

Its sales of $18 sandals, that looked like the one Prada showcased in Milan, have tripled, founder Nishant Raut said. "Why can't an Indian Kolhapuri brand become as big as a Birkenstock," he said.

After weeks of growing outrage and calls for accountability, luxury fashion house Prada has publicly admitted that its sandals showcased at the recent Prada Men’s 2026 Fashion Show were indeed ...