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 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 sandals, showcased ...

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

A netizen highlighted that the design for Prada's ‘sandal’ was ‘stolen’ from the Chamar community of India, who’ve ...

NEW DELHI/MILAN: Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design... AIRLINK 154.70 Increased By 2.06 (1.35%) BOP 10.83 Increased By 0.48 (4.64%) ...

The fashion world is no stranger to appropriation. The most recent to stand out in a sea of cultural insensitivity and poor business practices was Prada’s misstep with the Kolhapuri sandal. In ...

The luxury label clarifies its Kolhapuri-style sandals are still in design stage, after MACCIA raises concerns over cultural credit and GI rights.

When Prada introduced its viral raffia logo tote in the early 2020s, the immediate fanfare was intense and highly palpable.

Luxury fashion power­house Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians ...

Prada acknowledges its latest luxury sandals are inspired by India's Kolhapuri chappals after facing backlash for cultural appropriation. Explore the implications of cultural exchange in fashion ...

Prada's 2026 menswear line, featuring sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India over cultural ...

Prada products are beyond the reach of most Indians. Its men’s leather sandals retail for US$844 (S$1,077) and up, while the Kolhapuri slippers, sold in Indian shops and street markets, start at ...