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Mumbai, July 16: A team from the Italian fashion house Prada arrived in Kolhapur to learn about the history and craftsmanship behind the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. The Prada team visited Kolhapur and met the artisans and shopkeepers to know more about the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. One of the shopkeepers told ANI, "Yesterday, the Prada team that came to Kolhapur to see how these chapppals are made, today they came to see that shop in the biggest market of Kolhapur. Where Kolhapuri chappals are s ...Read More >
Maharashtra News: Following criticism over using Kolhapuri-style sandals on the runway without proper credit, Italian fashion house Prada has now expressed interest in launching a limited-edition Kolhapuri-inspired collection in collaboration with Indian artisans. The development was confirmed by the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA), which held a virtual meeting with senior officials from Prada's Milan headquarters. The conversation focused on ethical sourcing, ...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, 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. Also Read | ...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, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After facing severe backlash, Italian fashion house Prada has officially admitted that the Kolhapuri Chappals, featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show, is inspired by India's handcrafted footwear traditions. In a letter to Lalit Gandhi, president of Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, Prada noted that it is "open for meaningful exchange with artisans". "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 20 ...Read More >
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