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'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India
An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be ...
Who makes the Kolhapuri chappal? Amid Prada row, a look at the artisans behind the iconic footwear
The Charmakars, who belong to the Scheduled Caste category in Maharashtra, have long been associated with the making of the ...
What Prada’s Sandal Crisis Teaches About Business Ethics and Crisis Communications
Prada faced backlash for culturally appropriating the Indian Kolhapuri sandal. Here are lessons on business ethics and crisis ...
Miu Miu, Versace, And A Cheap Valuation: Prada's Got It All
Discover why Prada stands out as the top luxury stock with Miu Miu's growth, core resilience, and valuation advantage amid ...
After Prada 'sandal scandal', Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales
By Dhwani Pandya, Arpan Chaturvedi and Elisa Anzolin MUMBAI/MILAN (Reuters) -Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping ...
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 ...
After Prada's Kolhapuri slip-up, South Indian saree shop responds with viral ‘Louis Vuitton’ Kanchipuram saree
An Indian saree store, Pachaiyappas Silks, has sparked a viral sensation with its LV Kanchipuram saree, a handwoven creation ...