US EditionKolhapuri Chappal Row: Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against Prada; Questions Petitioners’ Right to Sue
KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 15 – Prada's visit aims to address cultural appropriation concerns and explore collaboration with Kolhapur artisans who produce 80% handcrafted traditional Kolhapuri chappals, officials said.
- Supported by MACCIA, Prada's technical team visited Kolhapur on Tuesday to meet local artisans, aiming to understand traditional craftsmanship.
- After the June 22 runway reveal, critics accused Prada of cultural appropriation and failure to acknowledge Indian artisans, labeling sandals as leather without Indian origin.
- Rooted in centuries-old leatherwork, MACCIA President Lalit Gandhi urged Prada to acknowledge the tradition and explore fair collaboration with local artisans.
- Lorenzo Bertelli acknowledged the design inspiration, Prada said it is open to `a dialogue for meaningful exchange with Indian artisans`, and they toured workshops to interact with craftsmen.
- Later this year, Prada's business delegation plans to return to partner with MACCIA, with talks of a Made in India Kolhapuri line boosting the cottage industry.
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Prada’s Rs 1.2 Lakh chappals land them in Kolhapur
Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has taken a big step after receiving criticism for copying India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals. A team from Prada visited Kolhapur, Maharashtra today to meet the local artisans who handcraft these famous leather slippers. The issue started when Prada displayed sandals that looked very similar to Kolhapuri chappals at the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 22, 2025. The sandals were priced at …
Bombay HC rejects PIL of ‘cultural theft’ allegation against Prada for copying Kolhapuri chappal design - The Times of Bengal
Home News ‘You are not the owners?’: Bombay high court rejects PIL of ‘cultural theft’ allegation against luxury brand Prada for copying Kolhapuri chappal design The petition also stated that Prada’s use of a similar design was not just copying, it was hurting Indian culture. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition that was filed against the famous Italian fashion brand Prada. The petition claimed that Prada had used the design …
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