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

Prada debuted an open-toe sandal inspired by Indian Kolhapuri chappals at Milan Fashion Week in 2025, sparking controversy in India.
The sandals resemble traditional Kolhapuri footwear, which has a GI tag since 2019 protecting the craft of marginalized Dalit artisans in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Indian artisans, political leaders, and trade bodies criticized Prada for commercializing the design without credit or fair economic benefit to the original craft communities.
Prada acknowledged the Indian roots, claiming the sandal was in early design stages and expressed willingness for dialogue to support local artisans' craftsmanship.
The dispute has led to legal action and calls for protection of the Kolhapuri identity, highlighting broader issues of cultural appropriation and economic justice for South Asian artisans.

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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.

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

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Prada accused of copying Indian fashion with new $1200 sandals

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

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