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 ...
11 Dec, 2025, 08.50 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 'Kolhapuri sandals' scandal proves the power of India’s troll armyPrada faced online backlash for its sandals resembling India's Kolhapuri, sparking cultural appropriation accusations. This incident highli...
24 Jul, 2025, 04.47 PM IST
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...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Sole searching: Who represents Kolhapuri slippers? Turf war breaks outA dispute has erupted over who can represent the GI-tagged Kolhapuri slippers following Prada's interest. LIDKAR, backed by the Karnataka g...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
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 ...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Bvlgari’s Kada bracelets to Louis Vuitton's autorickshaw bags, India is haute on global luxe runwayGlobal luxury brands are increasingly turning to India for inspiration and market growth, with customized offerings that blend Indian cultu...
18 Jul, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
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...
16 Jul, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
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...
12 Jul, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
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...
12 Jul, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Step away Prada, make way for Pharrell Williams as Desi ambassadorLouis Vuitton's show in Paris took Indian inspiration. Pharrell Williams collaborated with Indian talents. The show featured Indian craftsm...
08 Jul, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
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...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.55 PM 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 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...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.03 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
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...
28 Jun, 2025, 08.58 AM IST