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NEW DELHI/MILAN, June 28 (Reuters) - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

“They [Prada] stole and replicated our crafty work, but we are really happy,” said Kurade in a chirpy tone. “Today, the world’s eyes are on our Kolhapuri ‘chappals’ [Hindi for sandals].” ...

Prada products are beyond the reach of most Indians. Its men's leather sandals retail for $844 and up, while the Kolhapuri slippers, sold in Indian shops and street markets, start at about $12.

NEW DELHI/MILAN — 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 furor among Indian artisans and ...

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

Prada products are beyond the reach of most Indians. Its men’s leather sandals retail for US$844 (S$1,075) and up, while the Kolhapuri slippers, sold in Indian shops and street markets, start at ...