Prada to roll out $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals crafted with desi artisans after backlashPrada is launching a limited-edition sandal collection in India, inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, to be sold for around 800 euro...
15 Dec, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
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
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...
07 Nov, 2025, 01.02 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
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
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...
16 Jul, 2025, 01.04 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
‘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, ...
03 Jul, 2025, 06.22 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
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...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Prada Kolhapuri 'sandal scandal' sparks bright business idea in India; local brands race to tap heritage pride for sales boostIndian artisans are seeing a surge in Kolhapuri sandal sales after Prada's design sparked controversy. The incident has ignited nationalist...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.02 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
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
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...
25 Jun, 2025, 07.06 PM IST