Italian luxury fashion brand Prada recently showcased T-strap sandals at a fashion show, prompting Indian netizens to claim that their culture has been appropriated. The New York Times (NYT) reported ...

Prada faced online backlash for its sandals resembling India's Kolhapuri, sparking cultural appropriation accusations. This incident highlights the power of India's digital community and the ...

When is a Kolhapuri chappal not a Kolhapuri chappal? Apparently, when the footwear glides down a Milan runway on the feet of a top model, is stitched by Italian cobblers, and rebranded as “open-toed ...

The earliest records of Kolhapur sandals date back to the 12th Century. The Western Indian town of Kolhapur has found itself in an unlikely global spotlight, as thousands of local artisans who ...

Prada faced criticism for featuring sandals in its Spring-Summer 2026 collection that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals without acknowledging their origin. Following backlash, Lorenzo Bertelli of ...

Sanchita is a bibliophile, and a certified hoarder of all things makeup, clothes, and books. She lives to write, so words get her by in some of the most difficult times. With over 8 years of ...