Prada’s sandal controversy highlights how Western labels have often struggled to meaningfully engage with Indian crafts and ...

As Western luxury brands flock to India’s rapidly growing market, a new challenge emerges: navigating cultural sensitivity with care. Recent controversies, including Prada’s sandal design resembling ...

Cultural fluency is no longer a “nice to have”– it’s central to business. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

In an opinion in Foreign Affairs titled ‘The Indian System Is Breaking Down’, Yamini Aiyar posits that centralisation is ...

Prada faced online backlash for its sandals resembling India's Kolhapuri, sparking cultural appropriation accusations. This ...

The Italian fashion house drew a backlash with a menswear collection that included open-toed leather footwear modelled on a ...

Kolhapuri chappals have long battled low demand and dwindling artisan numbers. A case of cultural appropriation is now offering the craft a possible chance at revival.

It all began on June 22, 2025, when Prada unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection at Milan Fashion Week. Among ...

Isha Ambani wears a pink Bandhani gown reimagined by Roberto Cavalli and handcrafted by Kutch artisans but the internet is debating whether it’s a fitting tribute to saree.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya opened up about Prada and Kolhapuri controversy ...

NDTV's Mayank spoke to one of India's prominent and ace fashion designers, JJ Valaya, on the Prada-Kolhapuri row. He said ...