MUMBAI/MILAN (Reuters) -Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back ...

The fashion house drew charges of appropriation after initially unveiling a sandal that closely resembled the Kolhapuri ...

The Western Indian town of Kolhapur has found itself in an unlikely global spotlight, as thousands of local artisans who hand-craft traditional leather footwear are mounting a collective attack on ...

For businesses, inspiration is one thing, but appropriation is another. The fashion world is no stranger to appropriation. The most recent to stand out in a sea of cultural insensitivity and poor ...

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 ...

Prada has been forced to acknowledge that its new ‘leather’ shoes were inspired by Indian designs after the Italian fashion house was accused of cultural appropriation. The sandals, showcased last ...

Italian luxury fashion brand Prada recently faced backlash over its new men’s sandals that appear to copy a traditional Indian footwear design. The brand debuted its new spring/summer 2026 menswear ...

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Prada is launching a limited-edition sandal collection in India, inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, to be sold for around 800 euros. This collaboration with Indian artisans, following past ...

Global fashion brand Prada has announced a line of limited-edition footwear inspired by Indian-made Kolhapuri sandals, months after it faced backlash for allegedly appropriating the sandal's design.

Strap in, as Prada has just dropped a trio of sporty sandals fit for summer. Designed under Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada‘s joint creative direction, the luxury house presents two sets of sandals — one ...