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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D Sridhar Babu and Tummala Nageswara Rao, inaugurated the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) on Friday, a premier global summit for the textile and apparel industry jointly organised by the Telangana government and Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The CM highlighted Telangana's vision to become the textile capital of South Asia by 2047. He said the government can ...Read More >
Meher Castelino, who was India's first Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist, has passed away at the age of 81. She is survived by her son, Karl, daughter-in-law, Nisha, and her daughter, Christina. A trailblazer, Meher Castelino was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964 and went on to build an extraordinary legacy in fashion journalism. Since publishing her first article in Eve's Weekly in 1973, she devoted her life to writing, becoming a full-time fashion journalist and syndica ...Read More >
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - Blenders Pride Fashion Tour shifted gears in Jaipur, transforming into an intersection of high fashion and motorsport. Pushing boundaries, the Jaipur edition explored motorsports-inspired design, glamourous performance wear, and high-octane fashion showcase, that marked 'Fashion's Next Move' - racing forward with speed and precision. In collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the showcase reimagined the runway into a high-speed circuit of style and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of First Nations Australians, the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Kirrikin and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), will present a landmark fashion showcase on 28 October. The showcase will feature the Indian debut of Kirrikin, an indigenous Australian fashion label founded by Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and social enterprise leader. Capturing the essence of Australia and embodying the spirit and creativity of I ...Read More >
Less than one month ago, Timex launched its new high-end sub-brand, Timex Atelier. The brand, which is meant to represent Timex's take on luxury, debuted with a single model: a luxury diver called the Marine M1a. That watch is almost certainly the most impressive model Timex has ever produced, and even at its $1,000 price tag, the first batch sold out quickly (you can currently place a preorder for the next batch). But Timex Atelier isn't resting on the laurels of its inaugural success. Instea ...Read More >
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal at Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are undoubtedly one of Bollywood's most adorable couples. The lovebirds are known for their playful chemistry and lighthearted teasing. The duo once again showcased their fun dynamic as they arrived in style at producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party on Wednesday. In a clip doing rounds online, Sonakshi and Zaheer - who are currently at the centre of pregnancy rumours - were seen posing f ...Read More >
One of Salman Khan's memorable ramp walks took place in 2018. Photo: Instagram It is not often that we see Salman Khan walk the ramp. But when he does, it surely turns into a showstopper moment. What On Monday, October 14, the Sikandar actor dished out absolute festive vibes at fashion designer Vikram Phadnis' 35th anniversary gala. The glittery night of sartorial presentations celebrated the theme of Vintage India, with 100 models showcasing the designer's breathtaking creations. The spotlig ...Read More >
NIF Global Unveils Next-Gen Designers at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCISource : Lakmé Fashion Week For its landmark 40th edition, NIF Global presents GenNext at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI opened the event with the remarkable debut collections of three promising GenNext designers. The showcase concluded to resounding applause at The Grand, New Delhi, offering the runway a refreshing influx of creativity and innovation. Celebrated as a launchpad for future trailblazers in Indian fa ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut, Forevermark has chosen India as its lead market with the opening of its flagship store in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark's journey of bringing its global heritage, modern design sensibili ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 y ...Read More >
MUMBAI -- Gaurav Gupta returned to the spotlight in India, staging his biggest runway show to date last weekend. The designer, who has become a red-carpet favorite from the Met Gala to the Oscars, unveiled his first Indian bridal couture collection with all the grandeur of an Indian wedding. With the country's $130 billion wedding industry heading into what is projected to be its biggest season yet, the show marked a strategic move for a label that has built a global reputation for avant-garde ...Read More >
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and transformation. This year's edition was particularly momentous, as it marked 11 iconic years of Glamour Gurgaon, a platform that has redefined the narrative of beauty and empowered thousands of women to dream, evolve, and shine on a global stage. Bringing togethe ...Read More >
Many netizens pointed out that Prada's new sandal resembles traditional Kolhapuri Indian slippers. (Image: Reuters) After receiving major backlash over its new footwear design, which several netizens claimed resembled a lot like the Kolhapuri slippers, Prada is now looking to collaborate with "artisanal footwear" makers in India in a partnership, it said on Friday. This comes two weeks after the Italian luxury group triggered a controversy by debuting ethnic sandals resembling 12th-century Ind ...Read More >
Mumbai/New Delhi: After sparking outrage in India for showcasing Kolhapuri-style "sandals" on the Milan runway, Italian luxury giant Prada is sending top executives to the footwear's hometown of Kolhapur. The two-day visit to Kolhapur, in Maharashtra, is expected to begin Tuesday and marks the brand's first formal outreach to Indian artisans. Mint has learned that the visiting team includes Daniele Contu, pattern making manager at Prada's footwear division, along with external consultants Andre ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Italian fashion major Prada on Friday expressed its intention to launch a Kolhapuri-inspired collection in partnership with local artisans, an industry grouping has said. Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, which held a virtual meeting with senior Prada officials earlier in the day, said a technical expert team from the Italian fashion brand will be visiting India next week to identify local supply chain partners for Kolhapuri chappal. "Prada expre ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: After Kareena Kapoor, veteran actress Neena Gupta took to social media to call out luxury brand Prada for allegedly copying the traditional Kolhapuri chappal design. Taking to Instagram, the 'Metro In Dino' actress posted a video where she flaunted a handmade pair of Kolhapuris gifted to her by the late Laxmikant Berde. In the clip, Gupta could be heard saying, "So, these Kolhapur slippers are in great demand these days. So, once I did something with Laxmikant Berde. I don't rem ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is facing serious legal heat after his association with a Hyderabad-based real estate company landed him in controversy. The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Commission has issued notices to the actor in connection with a fraud case involving Sai Surya Developers. Mahesh Babu was the brand ambassador for Sai Surya Developers. A Hyderabad-based doctor has filed a complaint, claiming she lost Rs. 34.8 lakh after investing in a non-existent layout promoted by t ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Kareena Kapoor, veteran actress Neena Gupta took to social media to call out luxury brand Prada for allegedly copying the traditional Kolhapuri chappal design. Taking to Instagram, the 'Metro In Dino' actress posted a video where she flaunted a handmade pair of Kolhapuris gifted to her by the late Laxmikant Berde. In the clip, Gupta could be heard saying, "So, these Kolhapur slippers are in great demand these days. So, once I did something with Laxmikant Be ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6: Actress Kareena Kapoor, on Sunday, took to social media to call out luxury fashion brand Prada for allegedly copying traditional Kolhapuri chappal designs. The actress shared a photo of her wearing her OG Kolhapuri chappal as she subtly took a dig at the brand. Taking to her Instagram stories, Bebo posted an image of her flaunting her Kolhapuri chappals and captioned it, "Sorry not Prada...but my OG Kolhapuri." Kareena kept her face out of the frame, letting her stylish Kolhapuri ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kareena Kapoor Khan, known for her sharp wit and effortless style, has subtly called out luxury fashion giant Prada for allegedly copying India's traditional Kolhapuri chappal design. On Sunday, Kareena took to Instagram Stories during her family vacation in London to post a photo of her feet wearing a pair of original metallic silver Kolhapuri sandals. With her trademark sass, she captioned the image, "Sorry not Prada... (laughing emoji) but my OG Kolapuri (heart emoji)." The Crew a ...Read More >
MUMBAI/MILAN, July 2 (Reuters) - Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. Sales are surging over the past week for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that have garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showcasing similar designs in Milan, without initially crediting the footwear's orig ...Read More >
It all started on a runway in Milan. When Italian fashion giant Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, a pair of leather sandals stood out -- not for being cutting-edge, but for looking eerily familiar. Their open-toe, braided design closely resembled the Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted Indian footwear with a history dating back centuries. Italian luxury brand Prada faces heat for showcasing Kolhapuri-style sandals at Milan Fashion Week without crediting their Indian origin. Local ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Italian luxury couture label shocked the desi fans after they featured at least seven of the 56 runway looks featuring sandals that bear a striking resemblance to traditional Indian Kolhapuri Chappals - without any credit. After facing backlash over it, Prada has finally acknowleged that the footwear pieces featured in its Men's 2026 Spring/Summer show in Milan, were inspired by the traditional Indian handcrafted pieces made in specific districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. In ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) 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 flat sandals" at Rs 1.2 lakh. The outrage was instant and intense. That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label which featured it in Spring/Summer 2026 show, led to a massive debate on cultural t ...Read More >
After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is "inspired" by the Indian handcrafted footwear. The Italian house, however, said that sandals featured in the men's 2026 fashion show are still at the design stage and none of the pieces worn by models on the ramp are confirmed to be commercialised. "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion ...Read More >
Kolkata: The political slugfest following the alleged gang rape of a law student inside a south Kolkata college continued on Saturday as Trinamool took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising the "quick action taken against the accused". The opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime ...Read More >
Mumbai: Prada could well partner with Indian artisans if it were to decide to produce and commercialise its Kolhapuri chappal-inspired line of men's sandals, the Italian luxury house said. A spokesperson for Prada Group said it "is already in the process of setting up next steps with the relevant parties and supply chain in the event the sandals were to be commercialised. In fact, the entire collection is currently at an early stage of design development and none of the pieces are confirmed to b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) 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 flat sandals" at Rs 1.2 lakh. The outrage was instant and intense. That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label which featured it in Spring/Summer 2026 show, led to a massive debate on cultural t ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is "inspired" by the Indian handcrafted footwear. The Italian house, however, said that sandals featured in the men's 2026 fashion show are still at the design stage and none of the pieces worn by models on the ramp are confirmed to be commercialised. "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 ...Read More >
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