The cultural appropriation discussion has returned with the Prada controversy. The major fashion brand's latest footwear ...

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

Prada faces a PIL in the Bombay High Court for allegedly copying India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappals without credit ...

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian luxury brand Prada, accusing it of ...

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

PIL filed against Prada for cultural appropriation of Kolhapuri chappal, seeking GI protection and artisan recognition in ...

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

Mumbai: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against luxury fashion house Prada for allegedly appropriating Maharashtra’s Kolhapuri chappal without authorisation.

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

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

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

After their appearance at the Paris Fashion Week, everyone is talking about the humble footwear. What sparked disappointment ...