Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.

The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal “leather ...

Kolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the ...

Prada is open to revenue-sharing with Kolhapuri artisans after backlash over showcasing traditional chappals, acknowledging ...

After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is “inspired” by the Indian handcrafted footwear.

Artisans from Maharashtra have cried foul after footwear similar to the famous Kolhapuri chappals featured in Prada's show.

The open-toed leather sandals presented during the Milan show sparked criticism across India for resembling the iconic ...

That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label ...

There are 20,000 artisans here in Kolhapur who make these chappals. All of us manufacturers have come together to condemn ...

Kolhapuri appeared in Prada’s Men’s show in Milan and Vir Das joked that if someone pays $1300 for these chappals, they ...

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