NEW DELHI — Italian luxury fashion house Prada has publicly recognized the Indian heritage behind a new sandal design that stirred controversy for its striking resemblance to traditional Kolhapuri ...

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Prada faced online backlash for its sandals resembling India's Kolhapuri, sparking cultural appropriation accusations. This incident highlights the power of India's digital community and the ...

Retailing for as little as $10, India’s beloved Kolhapuri sandals are a staple in wardrobes across the sub-continent. So when luxury brand Prada SpA debuted a new type of footwear at Milan Fashion ...

The Italian fashion house’s troubles began when a menswear collection launched in June included open-toed footwear modelled on a classic subcontinental design ...

According to Indian Mirror, Kolhapuri sandals are traditional footwear originating from Kolhapur, a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. These sandals are entirely made of leather, without the ...

Prada visits Kolhapur following a cultural appropriation controversy over its Spring/Summer 2026 Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, marking the first leg of a two-part visit. (Image Credits: Instagram) Is ...

Global luxury fashion brand Prada recently faced criticism after showcasing Kolhapuri-style slippers at Milan Fashion Week without acknowledging their origins. In response, a team of Prada ...

Prada’s core technical team is directly engaging with local Kolhapuri artisans on-site Kolhapuri sandals are traditional, handcrafted leather footwear originating from Kolhapur, a city in the state of ...

Italian luxury brand Prada has announced plans to collaborate with Indian "artisanal footwear" makers, following backlash over a new sandal design that resembled traditional Indian footwear. The ...

Prada is looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday (July 11), two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a controversy by debuting ...