Conversely, Indian culture and crafts are increasingly finding their way into global brand designs. High-end jeweller Bulgari offers a $16,000 Mangalsutra necklace inspired by a chain traditionally ...

NEW DELHI /MILAN – 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 ...

Mosaic Indian community calls out Prada for copying traditional sandal design Published: Jul. 09, 2025, 11:39 a.m.

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

Prada acknowledges Indian roots of its sandal design amid backlash from artisans. Images from Prada's fashion show in Milan showed models sandals with a design that resembled Kolhapuri slippers ...

Prada faces legal action in India for allegedly appropriating the design of Kolhapuri chappals in their new sandal line. A public interest litigation demands an apology and compensation for ...

Italian luxury fashion label Prada has said it acknowledges the Indian roots of its new footwear line, days after the design sparked a controversy in India. The sandals, showcased at the Milan ...

Prada described the sandals as "leather footwear", but did not mention their Indian origins, prompting backlash [Reuters] Italian luxury fashion label Prada has said it acknowledges the Indian roots ...

An Indian architect and German fashion designer work as Bouley Gandhi, making recycled artworks that shine a light on throwaway fast fashion.

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Did Prada ‘steal’ Indian sandal designs without giving credit? The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without appropriate credit.