cultural appropriation

Prada-Kolhapuri row: Piyush Goyal says India will get due credit for its design; calls it GI product

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will receive due recognition for its unique cultural products under the new FTA with the UK, citing the ...

Prada-Kolhapuri row: Luxury giant denies GI breach in Rs 500 crore legal dispute; calls them ‘simple leather sandals’

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Prada has refuted claims of violating Geographical Indication (GI) rights linked to Kolhapuri chappals after showcasing sandals inspired by the traditional Indian footwear. The luxury ...

‘Till the lion learns to write…’: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta slams Prada amid Kolhapuri sandals controversy; says ‘500 rupee chappal sold for 1 lakh’

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Prada faces online criticism for sandals resembling Indian Kolhapuri chappals without acknowledging the artisans. Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta emphasized the importance of crediting original ...

Prada-Kolhapuri row: Fashion giant to meet Maharashtra industry body; India seeks fair recognition, ethical collaboration

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Prada is set to meet with the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce to discuss a collaboration on a Kolhapuri chappal-inspired sandal line, following criticism for not ...

Prada Kolhapuri ‘scandal’: How the controversy sparked a big surge sales of this Indian sandal; centuries-old craft sees boost

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Prada’s controversial sandal design, strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals, has ignited a surge in sales and interest for the Indian footwear. The uproar, fueled ...

Prada bows to massive online backlash! Italian brand forced to credit Kolhapuri chappal designs; legal options being mulled in India

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Prada’s 2026 menswear line, featuring sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India over cultural appropriation. While Prada acknowledges the design’s inspiration and commits ...