The fact that intellectual property (IP) systems like patents, trademarks, or copyrights were designed for individual ...

When is a Kolhapuri chappal no longer a Kolhapuri chappal? Perhaps it is when one of the world’s most famous fashion houses decides to send them down the runway paired with shockingly mismatched ...

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

India’s rich culture has inspired many international fashion brands over the decades. Hermes, Saint Laurent and, more recently, Gucci have all created their version of the sari. The late Karl ...

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 footwear, which defines casual chic in India, in its luxe avatar is priced at ₹1.2 lakh. In India a pair is sold between ₹1000 and ₹4000 ...

Much like everything's fair game in love and war, author Shobhaa De downplayed the row over Prada unveiling Kolhapuri flats at a Milan show, without crediting its legacy, saying "it's all fine in ...

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers have taken strong exception to Italian luxury fashion brand Prada’s recently showcased Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, alleging that the featured sandals ...