The row over Kolhapuri chappals has escalated with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Bombay High Court ...

Intellectual Property Rights advocate Ganesh S Hingemire filed the PIL on July 2, 2025.

Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada "sandal scandal" in a bid to ...

From Kolhapur to Milan — the iconic Indian Kolhapuri chappal just hit the global runway, but is the world giving credit where ...

Global media also investigates how, in addition to the official 37 death toll of the Kumbh Mela stampede, in at least 26 ...

Prada's rebranding of Kolhapuri chappals triggered a heated debate on cultural appropriation. The GI-tagged footwear's ...

Kolhapuri chappals trace their origins to the 12th century in Maharashtra, particularly in the town of Kolhapur, from which ...

After criticism over cultural appropriation, Prada admits its 2026 line was inspired by Kolhapuri chappals and opens door to ...

Kolhapuri chappals are having a global moment with Prada on board: Top 8 picks(AI Generated) If you’re chasing that quiet luxury vibe or just want to honour your roots with flair, our Kolhapuri ...

Prada has acknowledged that its sandals, resembling Kolhapuri chappals, were inspired by Indian handcrafted footwear after ...

Prada faced backlash for featuring footwear resembling Kolhapuri chappals without acknowledging their Indian heritage. The ...

International runways at the ongoing men’s fashion week have India’s attention. Think Prada’s now infamous ‘toe ring sandals’ ...