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Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...- Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
- Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
- 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...
- Prada seeks to mend ties with $881 'Made in India' sandalsPrada is launching a limited-edition line of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, priced at around 750 euros, af...
- Why not dhoties in the workplace?Indian men largely avoid traditional attire like dhoti-kurta for work, preferring Western suits. While women wear sarees, men hesitate to a...
- Northeast India’s textiles are trending, but designers say fashion must respect culture behind the weavesCraft entrepreneurs and designers from Northeast India are raising concerns about the appropriation of their traditional textiles by mainst...
- Adidas sandal Oaxaca Slip On controversy: Why has designer said sorry in public?Willy Chavarria is a Mexican-American designer, who has risen to fame for his designs exploring Chicano, or Mexican-American, culture, ofte...
- Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta slams fashion brand for selling Lucknowi mukaish overcoat for Rs 1.7 cr: ‘World loves Indian craftsmanship but..’Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has criticized a luxury fashion brand for allegedly exploiting Lucknowi mukaish embroidery on ...
- Prada’s 'toe-ring' moment: The West never really stopped looting us, they just got stylish about itRecent Western fashion's appropriation of Indian designs, like Prada's Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, has sparked outrage, echoing historical ...
- 'Jhoola, not gothic living room swing': Foreign artist faces backlash for cultural gaffeAn American artist's social media post mislabeling a traditional Indian swing (jhoola) as a "Gothic living room swing" has sparked controve...
- Why did Kareena Kapoor Khan choose ‘OG Kolhapuri’ sandals over luxury brand? Bebo’s subtle statement wins heartsKareena Kapoor Khan ignited online discussions by subtly criticizing a high-end fashion label's adaptation of Kolhapuri sandals. She proudl...
- Why this Kohlapuri Di? : A case of misplaced chauvinismFor purely pragmatic reasons, Kohlapuri has given us global recognition. We do need the world to enjoy what we have. But now that we have r...
- Chic can be local, it must go global, tooKolhapuri chappals may appear on Prada's runway in 2026. This sparks debate about cultural appropriation. India can transform handicrafts i...
- Rs 1.2 lakh for Kolhapuri chappals! Prada slammed for 'cultural theft', netizens say 'stop stealing our art'Prada's recent showcase in Milan featured sandals strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals, priced at ₹1.2 lakh. The luxury bra...
- Indian Jhola sells for Rs 4000 at a US store. Netizens demand to know: 'Who's paying so much?'The humble Indian jhola, a symbol of practicality and cultural identity, has been rebranded as a luxury item abroad. Nordstrom is selling t...
- A tale of two Met Galas: Why Cartier denied Diljit Dosanjh but let Emma Chamberlain wear the Maharaja of Patiala's legacy?Punjabi icon Diljit Dosanjh wowed at the 2025 Met Gala in a royal tribute to the Maharaja of Patiala — but was denied the legendary $2.5 bi...
- Is the 'Scandinavian scarf' just the Indian 'dupatta' in disguise? The latest fashion appropriation after Bandhani and PashminaA viral trend has rebranded the Indian dupatta as a "Scandinavian scarf," sparking outrage over cultural erasure. Once a symbol of heritage...
- Black Lives Matter drive rocks Milan Fashion Week, campaign launched last summer finally shows tangible resultA digital runway show by five Italian fashion designers of African origin opens Milan Fashion Week.
- Why not fashion a new sartorial order?Western wear should not be considered the only culturally neutral choice
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