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Prada in Legal Trouble over Kolhapuri Chappals; PIL in Bombay HC Seeks Apology, Artisan Payout

On June 22, Prada unveiled sandals resembling traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals at Milan Fashion Week without credit, sparking debate on cultural appropriation.
Prada labeled the design as 'leather sandals,' exemplifying a long-standing pattern of rebranding traditional Indian crafts without explicit credit, fueling backlash and accusations of cultural appropriation.
Masoom Minawala and Jessica Michault highlighted social media criticism, prompting Prada's CSR head Lorenzo Bertelli to acknowledge Indian roots in a letter, reigniting debate on cultural appropriation.
MACCIA's planned meeting with Prada and artisans next week aims to foster collaboration, while BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik supports legal action in Bombay High Court over cultural appropriation.
MACCIA's plan to patent Kolhapuri chappals aims to set a global precedent amid limited international legal safeguards, potentially transforming industry protection models.

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Prada in legal trouble over Kolhapuri chappals; PIL in Bombay HC seeks apology, artisan payout

The PIL, filed by Intellectual Property Rights advocate Ganesh S Hingemire o July 2, also seeks a direction to the government for protection of the Indian traditional designs.

11 months ago·New Delhi, India

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'Compensation, Apology': PIL Against Prada After Facing Flak Over Kolhapuri Chappal Design

A PIL filed in the Bombay High Court accuses Prada of copying the Kolhapuri Chappal design in its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, demanding compensation and a public apology.

11 months ago·India

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PIL Filed Against Fashion Brand Prada for Allegedly Using Kolhapuri Chappals Design in Latest Summer Collection

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court demanding that the Italian fashion house Prada pay compensation to the Kolhapuri chappal artisans for allegedly copying their design in their latest unveiled summer collection. Entertainment News | PIL Filed Against Fashion Brand Prada for Allegedly Using Kolhapuri Chappals Design in Latest Summer Collection.

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Prada accused of copying Indian fashion with new $1200 sandals

Prada has acknowledged that the sandals' design was inspired by the centuries-old Indian sandals which sell for about $10.

11 months ago·New Zealand

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"Kolhapoori Tarah Se..." - Amul Shares Topical For Prada's Sandal Controversy

Popular Indian dairy brand Amul released a special topical about the Prada-Kolhapuri sandal controversy which made headlines recently.

11 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Prada accused of copying Indian fashion with new $1,200 sandals

At Milan Fashion Week, models strutted in Prada's new open-toe leather sandals. Thousands of kilometres away in India, the show was met with disbelief.

11 months ago·Australia

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