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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...
After Prada pact, Piyush Goyal says Kolhapuri chappal exports can touch USD 1 bn/yrKolhapuri chappal exports could reach USD 1 billion yearly. Italian fashion house Prada signed an MoU to create Kolhapuri chappal-inspired ...
After Kolhapuri Chappals, Prada’s Rs 69,000 safety pin sparks online outrage over ‘luxury minimalism’Prada's Rs 69,000 safety pin brooch has sparked online debate about luxury pricing and minimalism. This follows criticism earlier this year...
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...
Prada denies Kolhapuri GI violation in Rs 500 crore legal rowPrada has refuted claims of infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) for Kolhapuri chappals by featuring similar sandals in its Spring/S...
Bombay HC junks PIL against Prada on Kolhapuri sandalsThe Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Prada concerning the alleged copying of the Kolhapuri Chappal design, citing that the produce...
Kolhapuri chappal row: Bombay HC dismisses PIL against Prada; questions petitioners' right to sueThe Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against Prada for allegedly using Kolhapuri chappals without authori...
Technical experts from Prada visit Kolhapur, interact with artisansA Prada team visited Kolhapur after facing accusations of using local sandal designs. The team assessed footwear manufacturing and spoke wi...
Prada vs Kolhapuri chappals: Controversies around cultural appropriation highlight need for increased GI tagging in IndiaIndian heritage took global spotlight recently as Louis Vuitton celebrated it in a runway themed around Snakes & Ladders. In contrast, Prad...
Prada team to visit Maharashtra next week, may roll out Kolhapuri CollectionPrada will send experts to Maharashtra to work with local artisans. This follows concerns over Prada's Kolhapuri-like sandals at Milan Fash...
Kolhapuri chappal scandal: Bitter PIL for PradaA public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, demanding compensation from Prada for appropriating the Kolhapuri cha...
‘Every child knows Gucci, but not Himroo, Sambalpuri or Narayanpet’: Radhika Gupta reacts sharply to Prada’s Kolhapuri sandals rowPrada's new sandals sparked controversy. The design closely resembled Indian Kolhapuri chappals. Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, ...
Prada looks to put the best (Kolhapuri) foot forward, signals artisan tie-up for sandals amid IP concernsPrada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and expressed intent...
Kolhapuri goes to Milan: From Rs 150 streets to Rs 1 lakh runway sandalsKolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the craft's heritage...
Prada in soup after lifting Kolhapuri chappal designs, forced to credit India after huge backlashPrada's Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, featuring sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India, ignitin...
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...
FDDI to train artisans making Kolhapuri chappals, connect them with buyers to boost salesThe Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which comes under the commerce ministry, has taken up a task to upskill artisans enga...
Fading footprint of Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappalsThe bulk of the leather used for the slippers comes from tanneries in Chennai, a dependence compounded by the closure of local tanneries.