Why are GI-tagged Indian products not protected by patents in international courts? There is a case to reimagine laws that ...

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

Prada's recent showcase in Milan featured sandals strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals, priced at ₹1.2 lakh.

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

These shoes, part of Maharashtra's heritage, can be found in Kolhapur markets for ₹300–₹1500. Prada puts its logo on them, calls them 'leather sandals” and erases their cultural roots.

Following controversy, Prada has admitted its new sandals are inspired by India's GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. This incident ...

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 ...

French luxury brand LV’s creative director and rapper Pharrell Williams put on a show that openly celebrated India, a move ...

Prada’s $1500 ‘Kolhapuri chappals’ stir controversy, now luxury giant admits it was inspired by India Their sandals, with their open-toe, looked similar to Kolhapuri chappals from Maharashtra ...

As per reports, out of the 56 ensembles from Prada's Spring/ Summer 2025 collection, at least seven were styled with ...

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Kolhapuri chappals from Maharashtra gained global attention after featuring in the Prada SS26 menswear show, sparking viral ...