But that's where the irony lies — for something so deeply desi, and hence expansive, to be considered 'global', contingent on (and only) an unassumingly entitled nod from a luxury stronghold. Prada ...

Kolhapuri chappals trace their origins to the 12th century in Maharashtra, particularly in the town of Kolhapur, from which they get their name. Made of locally-sourced leather, these handmade ...

After their appearance at the Paris Fashion Week, everyone is talking about the humble footwear. What sparked disappointment on social media was the lack of acknowledgement of the cultural origin of ...

Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has come under fire in India after featuring leather flat sandals, priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, that closely resemble traditional Kolhapuri chappals. The ...

Prada, an Italian global luxury fashion house, has signed a memorandum of understanding with two government organisations -- LIDCOM and LIDKAR -- to source sandals, inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals. A ...

Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform. IMAGE: Kolhapuri chappals were spotted at the Prada Spring-Summer 2026 ...

The fashion world is finally catching on: India isn't just watching the runway, it's setting the trends. From designers like Sabyasachi and Rahul Mishra lighting up international fashion weeks to ...

What's old is new again, but this time, with a designer price tag. Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection and left desi fashion lovers stunned – not in ...

MUMBAI: After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is "inspired" by the ...

Prada’s recent Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan has ignited debate in India after featuring footwear closely resembling the traditional Kolhapuri chappals — without any mention of their Indian ...