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Is Prada a repeat offender in cultural appropriation? Jutti-gate follows Kolhapuri fiasco
Late last month, Prada debuted its Men's Spring Summer 2025 collection at the Deposito of the Fondazione Prada, Milan. While ...
Copycat Couture? After the Kolhapuri Controversy, Did Prada Just Get Inspired by the Punjabi Jutti?
After the Kolhapuri Chappal scandal, Prada’s new “antiqued leather pumps” bear a striking resemblance to the traditional ...
Prada, are you for real? First Kolhapuris, now Juttis? Prada sparks fresh copycat row
Prada’s new ‘Antiqued leather pumps’ bear a striking resemblance to our traditional Punjabi juttis, making things worse for ...
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Are Prada's 'Antiqued Leather Pumps' Inspired By Indian Juttis?
Prada released a line of leather heels that share a close resemblance with Indian mojaris or juttis. They are priced at ...
Prada’s Kolhapuri sandal copies show that law alone can’t protect India’s cultural capital
The incident put the focus on the limitations of India’s geographical indicator regime in enforcing the protection of its ...
India beckons Western fashion brands — but their cultural missteps can be costly
Prada’s sandal controversy highlights how Western labels have often struggled to meaningfully engage with Indian crafts and ...
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After kolhapuris, Prada's next source of inspiration may be traditional Indian juttis
After Prada's kolhapuri shoe debacle led to memes, astounded reactions and even the label's technical team being flown to ...
How UK trade deal will give Indian exports edge over China, Bangladesh, Vietnam
India and the United Kingdom signed a Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ...
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India’s Luxury Market: Opportunity Meets Cultural Sensitivity
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 ...