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Prada-Kolhapuri row: Luxury giant denies GI breach in Rs 500 crore legal dispute; calls them ‘simple leather sandals’ – Times of India

Prada-Kolhapuri row: Luxury giant denies GI breach in Rs 500 crore legal dispute; calls them ‘simple leather sandals’ – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Luxury fashion house Prada has denied violating the Geographical Indication (GI) rights associated with Kolhapuri chappals, after featuring sandals inspired by traditional Indian footwear in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection in Milan.In response to a Rs 500 crore legal notice, Prada’s legal team said it did not use the term ‘Kolhapuri’ or any related GI markings in the …

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Prada bows to massive online backlash! Italian brand forced to credit Kolhapuri chappal designs; legal options being mulled in India – Times of India

Prada bows to massive online backlash! Italian brand forced to credit Kolhapuri chappal designs; legal options being mulled in India – Times of India

The Kolhapuri chappals received GI designation on December 11, 2018. Prada, the Italian high-end fashion brand, has confirmed that their upcoming Spring Summer 2026 menswear line incorporated designs influenced by Kolhapuri chappals, addressing the controversy that caused significant displeasure in India and sparked discussions about cultural appropriation. The leather sandal with open toes presented by Prada shows striking similarities to …

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