Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.

The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal “leather ...

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...

The Kolhapuri chappal’s showcase on a fashion runway in Italy recently, sporting an exorbitant price, has caused a stir, ...

At Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, Prada presented leather sandals identical in design to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal of Maharashtra, without any acknowledgement of the Chamar artisans, o ...

Discover the stories of India’s Kolhapuri artisans keeping a centuries-old craft alive as global fashion brands draw ...

The latest controversy involves Prada, whose SS26 sandals closely resemble Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappals, featuring the ...

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

Currently a topic of discussion, thanks to Prada's Milan fashion show, Kolhapuri chappals face a bevy of challenges in their own country, with many insiders fearing that the actual craft might soon ...

The leather used in Kolhapuri Chappals is often tanned using natural, eco-friendly processes, which makes them not only ...

Prada's recent collection in Milan featured tan leather sandals strikingly similar to Kolhapuri chappals, sparking ...

While many were excited to see this footwear on a global platform, others felt disappointed that its Indian roots were not ...