When Prada sent several pairs of brown sandals with distinctive toe rings and intricate stitching down its menswear runway in Milan last month, observers were quick to point out their resemblance to a ...

Kolhapuri chappals have long battled low demand and dwindling artisan numbers. A case of cultural appropriation is now offering the craft a possible chance at revival.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya opened up about Prada and Kolhapuri controversy ...

Since news of the Milan catwalk controversy broke, Prada has become a buzzword all over Kolhapur. The Italian brand has ...

When Italian luxury brand Prada showcased a designer version of the Kolhapuri chappal, no one asked who actually makes the chappal in India ...

When Prada unveiled Toe Ring Sandals at their Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in Milan recently, they had an uncanny ...

A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with ...

During their two-day visit, the team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made, including ...

Prada visits Kolhapur to buy seven pairs of Kolhapuri chappals and spends two days at local factories, exploring traditional ...

Court said that an action can be brought by way of a civil suit by the registered proprietors of a Geographical Indication (GI) cannot be pursued through a PIL ...

When Prada launched its ₹1.2 lakh "toe-ring sandal," many in India saw something familiar - the traditional Kolhapuri chappal ...