What makes a leather sandal a Kolhapuri chappal? And is there really one Kolhapuri chappal? Through all the coverage of ...

Unlikely, say experts, as GI literacy is high in Europe, with centuries of tradition and various public and private ...

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show, led by Pharrell Williams, is celebrated for its respectful engagement with Indian ...

Neena Gupta flaunted her handmade Kolhapuri chappals on Instagram, calling them the “most beautiful” and taking a subtle dig ...

The swing showcased in the viral post is commonly known in India as a 'jhoola' in north India or 'oonjal' in South India.

Western brands have repeatedly used everyday Indian cultural items, rebranding them as new concepts without acknowledging ...

After Kareena Kapoor’s viral post, actress Neena Gupta has slammed luxury label Prada for allegedly copying India’s iconic ...

Prada, Crocs, and Birkenstock are facing legal challenges in India over footwear designs. Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired sandals sparked cultural appropriation claims, while Crocs and Birkenstock are ...

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Fashion Design Council of India chairman Sunil Sethi shared his views on the Prada-Kolhapuri controversy.

Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection, featuring footwear that looked strikingly familiar to the iconic Kolhapuri chappals, a staple of Indian ...

The Bombay High Court has received a public interest litigation (PIL) against Italian fashion house Prada, demanding compensation to the Kolhapuri chappal artisans for allegedly copying their design ...