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India's Kolhapuri Slippers Being Sold By Prada For Over $1000 Firstpost America

India's Kolhapuri Slippers Being Sold By Prada For Over $1000 | N18G | Firstpost America India's Kolhapuri Slippers Being Sold By Prada For Over $1000 | N18G | Firstpost America Prada's Spring 2026 menswear show in Milan has sparked buzz and backlash for featuring 'toe-ring sandals' that closely resemble India's traditional Kolhapuri chappals. The flat, T-strap leather sandals, styled with socks and tunics, caught the attention of Indian fashion watchers who quickly pointed out the similarities on social media. Kolhapuris, handmade for generations in Maharashtra and Karnataka, hold cultural and historical significance and received a Geographical Indication tag in 2019. While Prada has not acknowledged the resemblance, the viral moment has reignited debates around cultural appropriation and the lack of credit for traditional craftsmanship in global luxury fashion. See More