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PIL filed against Prada for copying Kolhapuri Chappal design, seeking compensation and protection of Indian traditional ...
The row over Kolhapuri chappals has escalated with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Bombay High Court ...
Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada "sandal scandal" in a bid to ...
An Indian saree store, Pachaiyappas Silks, has sparked a viral sensation with its LV Kanchipuram saree, a handwoven creation ...
It’s no secret that the runways of fashion are strewn with examples of work where original creators are either overlooked or ...
In an era where global fashion often blurs the line between appreciation and appropriation, the recent uproar over a luxury brand’s reinterpretation of Kolhapuri sandals serves as a timely reminder of ...
Dior faces criticism for showcasing a $200,000 coat featuring mukaish, a traditional Indian embroidery technique, without ...
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In an era where global fashion often blurs the line between appreciation and appropriation, the recent uproar over a luxury ...
Prada has acknowledged that the sandals' design was inspired by the centuries-old Indian sandals which sell for about $10.
Shantaram Sonavane, a Kolhapuri chappal artisan, shares the traditional process of vegetable tanning and challenges faced by ...
Indian footwear sellers are capitalizing on the Prada 'sandal scandal' to promote Kolhapuri sandals, a traditional craft with ...