Recently, Kolhapuri chappals made global headlines when Italian luxury brand Prada released a pair of sandals…
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Cultural appropriation isn’t just colonial, it’s casteist
When Italian luxury house Prada recently unveiled its version of the Kolhapuri chappal, Indian social media…
Modest fashion options in Kochi extend beyond just abayas and burqas
What comes to mind when you think of modest clothing options in Kerala? Black abayas? Burqas?…
Kolhapuri chappal row: Ground beneath their feet
For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m.,…
Rimzim Dadu unveils her flagship store in Hyderabad
Rimzim Dadu with guests dressed in her designs at the launch of Rimzim Dadu store in…
Why are Indians so angry about Prada’s ₹1.2 lakh Kolhapuris?
Kolhapuri chappals are a GI-tagged product | Photo Credit: ROY CHOWDHURY A Now that the Prada-Kolhapur…
Prada finally acknowledges Kolhapuri chappals inspiration for footwear in fashion show
After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion…
Jonathan Anderson for Dior was a calculated, slightly dishevelled debut
The most eagerly anticipated show of Paris Fashion Week landed quietly but assuredly with Jonathan Anderson’s…
Kuppadam sarees: a woven tale of innovation, elegance and tradition
In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, where looms hum stories of history and heritage, the…
Meet the real artisans behind India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappals, now in the global spotlight after Prada controversy
On June 25, as India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal featured in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan,…