MACCIA had earlier written to Prada, voicing serious concerns about cultural appropriation and the absence of proper credit ...

Prada has acknowledged that its sandals, resembling Kolhapuri chappals, were inspired by Indian handcrafted footwear after ...

Prada acknowledges Indian inspiration for sandals in 2026 fashion show, vows to engage with local artisans ethically.

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...

A few hours earlier, Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative designer Pharell Williams unleashed a full-scale display of Indian ...

The luxury fashion house came under fire after showcasing the sandals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, ...

OMA/AMO offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain and a peek at how the statement-making, rule-breaking stages at the ...

Kolhapuri Chappals are a traditional handcrafted leather sandal that has been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) status by ...

This comes after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians. Read more at ...

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons explain how their thigh-baring spring 2026 men’s show channels the “opposite of aggression, ...

Prada had previously described the footwear as 'leather sandals', with no reference to an Indian connection sparking a ...

Following the backlash after featuring footwear strongly resembling Kolhapuri chappals, Italian fashion house Prada has ...