Prada Goes Viral With Toe Ring Sandals Resembling India’s Traditional Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada Goes Viral With Toe Ring Sandals Resembling India’s Traditional Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada’s spring 2026 sandals are going viral for resembling Kolhapuri chappals — traditional Indian footwear still handmade by artisans today.

Prada Sells ‘Kolhapuri Sandals’ For Nearly ₹1 Lakh; Indians Call Out Culture Appropriation

It’s almost become a habit now. Western luxury brands keep taking Indian items, rebranding them, and selling them at jaw-dropping prices. The latest addition to this list is Prada. The Italian luxury label is now selling ‘Kolhapuri sandals’, yes, the same good old traditional Indian ‘chappals’, for around ₹1,00,000. And like always, Indians have flooded their social media post, calling out the brand for copying and rebranding Indian designs.  Pr…