Prada in the Hot Seat: Luxury Brand Forced to Credit India for Kolhapuri Chappal Designs After Massive Backlash
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has found itself embroiled in a significant cultural appropriation controversy, drawing widespread criticism after showcasing footwear strikingly similar to India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals in its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Milan. The initial omission of any credit to the rich Indian heritage of these designs ignited a furious backlash, compelling … Read more