Prada announces launch of limited-edition sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappalsPrada has launched a limited-edition footwear collection made in India and inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, nearly a year after facing alleg...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: ‘Fashion is not something that exists only in dresses. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, in ideas and the way we live.’Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion, moving beyond just clothes. She believed style was in everyday life, from the sky to street ideas. Her ...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Kolhapuri chappals blend heritage and tech as govt pushes for authenticity with QR certificationKolhapuri chappals, a traditional Indian craft, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, both domestically and internationally, especia...
27 Jul, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Prada and Maharashtra body plan talks on Kolhapuri sandalsPrada and Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce will meet to discuss collaboration. The discussion is about a Kolhapuri chappal-inspired sandal l...
03 Jul, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
Prada sandal scandal: Why India’s artisans keep getting left behindPrada's recent 'toe ring sandals' sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to traditional Kolhapuri chappals. While Prada acknowledged the ...
29 Jun, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Kolhapuri chappals: Priyank Kharge calls for skilling, market access for artisansPrada's Kholapuri chappals spark debate. Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge emphasizes GI tag importance. He also highlights the need for cu...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
Saree-inspired skirts, silk dresses rule as Dior turns Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India into a fashion spectacle; Rekha, Maisie Williams, Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli get front rowDior has had a long association with India through the Mumbai-based atelier Chanakya.
31 Mar, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
Dior's date with India! Luxe brand to hold fashion show at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, 1st time in the countryThe fashion show is a collaboration between Dior and Mumbai-based atelier, Chanakya School Of Embroidery.
28 Mar, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
India has potential to become fashion capital of world: Piyush GoyalTo do this, India has to move to one quality standard that is nothing short of the best in the world. "Indian quality should define what is...
15 Nov, 2021, 07.55 AM IST
Myntra collaborates with Indian textile artisans for its private apparel segmentThe fashion etailer has also collaborated with NGO’s such as Industree Bangalore, a women empowerment organization in Karnataka
18 Sep, 2019, 06.47 PM IST
Art meets culture: Tata Trusts, UAL join hands to co-create bespoke textile productsStudents from London would create products with artisan entrepreneurs from Odisha, Assam and Nagaland.
18 Sep, 2019, 05.06 PM IST
How startup Banka Silk is empowering weavers and artisans from BiharThe identity of artisans was created in the name of Banka Silk to provide them recognition across national and global platforms.
12 Jun, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
India to be a very big market for Australian designers: Australian Deputy High CommissionerIndia promises to be a big market for Australian designers who are looking for fashion collaborations with domestic artisans and craftsmen.
10 Sep, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
Snapdeal joins hands with DharaviMarket.com to sell products made by local artisans onlineDharaviMarket.com is a marketplace that has been set up with the aim of providing local, skilled craftsmen and artisans direct access to do...
25 Feb, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Snapdeal, India Post partner to bring weavers and artisans onlineOnline marketplace Snapdeal has partnered India Post to jointly work on bringing thousands of weavers and artisans from Varanasi through it...
25 Dec, 2014, 12.34 PM IST
Rural craft gets an online boostA clutch of online marketplaces has begun partnering with artisans to bring their products within reach of city customers, a move that is h...
25 Dec, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
Online retail boom: 5 portals that have the attention of fashion conscious shoppersPersonal styling, affordable couture and a profusion of cuts and designs are what a new breed of fashion portals is offering.
04 Jul, 2014, 09.19 AM IST