Images from Prada's fashion show in Milan last weekend showed models wearing leather sandals with a braided design that resembled handmade Kolhapuri slippers with designs dating back to the 12th ...

This comes after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians. Read more at ...

Rs 1 lakh or more. For context, you could buy a pair of Kolhapuri chappals in Colaba, Gariahat or Karol Bagh for Rs 100 to Rs ...

“We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage,” Bertelli wrote in the ...

Italian luxury brand Prada found itself in a pickle last week after its Spring-Summer 2026 collection sparked controversy ...

Collaboration with a Prada or a Dior represents access to a wider market for Indian artisans, and with premium valuation for ...

Luxury fashion power­house Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians ...

Prada acknowledged the Indian roots of its new sandal design after criticism from artisans, politicians and others online.

Visitors observe a fully-grown mugger crocodile through the underwater viewing gallery of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical ...

The incident reignited debate on how global brands can respect cultural origins while elevating traditional designs ...