New Delhi: Luxury Fashion Label Prada has disturbed Desis and how! Well, it happened that in his spring/summer 2026 showcase in Milan, at least seven sandals are seen from 56 runs that have a striking equality for traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals. The shoes were in tan leather, thin straps and even toe. But the label did not give any credit to India or its craftsmen, causing internet fumming.
1.16 lakhs. On Prada’s Instagram page where the show’s post is shared, many users commented to get out their anger.
One user wrote: friends! Say with me “Chapel Chor”. Another wrote: Its Kolhapuri chappal. Copy us and stopped changing what we have made
One person said: Give credit to the person who has invented it !!!! Another user said: Aaah another cultural appropriation in its best form!
Fashion Critic page Diet Sabya also reacted to Prada Kolhapuri chappal. Read caption: wait. One minute?
Chintz, Qamarbonds, Nehru Jacket. Turbans on the international runway. Recently Ludicus “Scandi Scarf” and “Mandi Bag”! With a group of remixes of Indian Fit, in which zero business was being remixed. And now? Kolhapuri?! Not to be that aunt dislikes, but will we spend a pair of £ 1,000 a pair that we are ready for a Prada Kolhapuri? And it will be “fashion” because Europeans will suddenly start wearing it. If you think about it then it is quite interesting.
While “Made in France” and “Made in Italy” have always been seen as a quality benchmark, recently sold in the Western market with “Made in India” with a European label and name. All of that embroidery. All artisans flex. All were produced in India. Has always been there.
So let’s do not do brands new tasks. India is not the next major trend. India has been a moment. West (Thanks to Tiktok) is just awake and acting as he discovered it. LMAO. Discuss
What are Kolhapuri chappals?
Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand -prepared and braided leather slippers that are banned using vegetative colors locally. The Kolhapuri chappal originates from the 12th century when King Binjala and his Prime Minister Basavanna encouraged Kolhapuri chappal production to support local Cordewanners. Kolhapuris was first worn in the early 13th century. Earlier, Kapashi, Payatan, Kachakadi, Bakkalani and Puxi were known as the name, where they were made.
Now, the question is, will Satan wear Prada?