Kolhapuri chappal exports could reach USD 1 billion yearly. Italian fashion house Prada signed an MoU to create Kolhapuri chappal-inspired ...

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, a traditional Indian craft, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, both domestically and internationally, especia...

Prada has refuted claims of infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) for Kolhapuri chappals by featuring similar sandals in its Spring/S...

The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Prada concerning the alleged copying of the Kolhapuri Chappal design, citing that the produce...

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against Prada for allegedly using Kolhapuri chappals without authori...

A Prada team visited Kolhapur after facing accusations of using local sandal designs. The team assessed footwear manufacturing and spoke wi...

Indian heritage took global spotlight recently as Louis Vuitton celebrated it in a runway themed around Snakes & Ladders. In contrast, Prad...

Prada will send experts to Maharashtra to work with local artisans. This follows concerns over Prada's Kolhapuri-like sandals at Milan Fash...

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, demanding compensation from Prada for appropriating the Kolhapuri cha...

Prada's new sandals sparked controversy. The design closely resembled Indian Kolhapuri chappals. Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, ...

Prada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and expressed intent...

Kolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the craft's heritage...

Prada's Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, featuring sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India, ignitin...

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

The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which comes under the commerce ministry, has taken up a task to upskill artisans enga...

The bulk of the leather used for the slippers comes from tanneries in Chennai, a dependence compounded by the closure of local tanneries.