What makes a leather sandal a Kolhapuri chappal? And is there really one Kolhapuri chappal? Through all the coverage of ...

Unlikely, say experts, as GI literacy is high in Europe, with centuries of tradition and various public and private ...

Neena Gupta flaunted her handmade Kolhapuri chappals on Instagram, calling them the “most beautiful” and taking a subtle dig ...

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show, led by Pharrell Williams, is celebrated for its respectful engagement with Indian ...

The swing showcased in the viral post is commonly known in India as a 'jhoola' in north India or 'oonjal' in South India.

Prada, Crocs, and Birkenstock are facing legal challenges in India over footwear designs. Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired sandals sparked cultural appropriation claims, while Crocs and Birkenstock are ...

According to their petition, Kolhapuri chappal is protected with a geographical indication (GI). On June 22, Prada held its Spring/Summer 2026 Men's collection unveiling toe ring sandals ...

The 800-year-old, ₹1,400 crore Kolhapuri chappal industry employs close to 1 lakh artisans, and is spread across four districts each of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit ...

Western brands have repeatedly used everyday Indian cultural items, rebranding them as new concepts without acknowledging ...

Kolhapuri chappal in spotlight The Kolhapuri chappal went global when Italian fashion house Prada debuted its own take on the chappals as part of the Prada's Men's Spring Summer 2025, leading to a ...

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Fashion Design Council of India chairman Sunil Sethi shared his views on the Prada-Kolhapuri controversy.

MUMBAI: From ‘chappal chor’ to brand ambassador, of sorts, Italian luxury fashion house Prada has made a swift about-turn, expressing its willingness to discuss a revenue-sharing model for ...