The Kolhapuri chappal originated in the town of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and is stitched entirely by hand. So what’s the issue ...

Luxury labels have a long history of "borrowing" from India - sometimes calling it a source of inspiration, and at other ...

The footwear, which defines casual chic in India, in its luxe avatar is priced at ₹1.2 lakh. In India a pair of Kolhapuri ...

The sandals featured in Prada’s latest menswear show, held at the Deposito of the Fondazione Prada in Milan, were introduced ...

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

Kolhapuri chappal manufacturers protest Prada's collection for cultural theft, seek legal action for design appropriation.

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

Kolhapur: Prada featured Kolhapuri chappals during the Summer Men's Fashion Week in Milan, presenting the traditional ...

The Kolhapuri's journey from local streets to the international runway is certainly a moment for discussion. Is it cultural ...

Kolhapuri chappals walked the Prada runway in Milan. But while the world applauded the design, India-the land they came ...

How Prada Stole India’s Kolhapuri Chappal | Vantage on Firstpost When Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 show sent tan, ring-toed sandals down the runway, Indian viewers saw something familiar — the Kolhapuri ...

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 ...