Kolhapuri Chappal Row: Prada to Launch Capsule Collection of ‘Made in India’ Sandals with Local Artisans in Maharashtra

Responding to the backlash against its recent approvement of kolhapur’s iconic ‘chappals’, Italian luxury fashion house prada intends to launch a limited Edition of ‘Made In India’ LEATHALS SANSPILS, Inspired By And in partnership with Local Artisans, According to the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (Maccia).

After its first meeting with Prada representatives via video conferencing on Friday (July 11, 2025), Maccia said the fashion major intends to send a technical team to maharashtra nextra nextra nextra nextra

“The Capsule Collection will complete with (geographical indication) gi-tag requires and highlight maharashtra’s cultural heroesses global markets. Community Recognition and Inclusion in Global Design Platforms, ”A Maccia represent said.

“The session focused on cultural reconstrance, ethical sourcing, and collaboration with maharashtra’s artisan community – Particularly the kolhapuri chappal industry, which inspired elements of prrada also Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection, “A Maccia Press Statement Said.

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Cultural Respect

Prada was represented by five Senior Officials from its Milan Headquarters, Including Its Chief Business Development Officer Roberto Roberto Massardi, The Group’s Head of Corporate Socia Responiality Lorenzo bertlli and its global director of communications Christopher Bugg. “Maccia presented Six Agenda Points Rooted in Cultural Respect, Co-Branded Development, And Fair Trade Principles. PRADA Showed Align On All Key Issues and Exposesed Clear Interest in Lonong-Term Engagement with artisan stakeholders, ”it added.

The business body said that the Prada Team Showcased Successful Global Examples of Their Previous ‘Made in’ Campaigns, Featuring Made in Peru, Made in Peru, Made in Peru, Made in Japan, and Made in Scotland PRODUCT LINES.

Exploring collaboration

Prada representatives were introduced to other heritage crafts from Maharashtra, Including Paithani Weave, Himroo Textiles, Bichwas/Payal (Anklets), and Regional Embroodery Work, in a Pitch Force Collaborations.

“Prada Responded Positively and Agreed to Explore these crafts for potential integration into future collections. Discussed Launching Structured Knowledge Exchange and Training Programmes Between Indian and Italian Artisans. Sustainability-Led Production Models Through Cross-Border Collection and Residencies, ”The maccia reepresentative said.

“This partnership can become a model for global fashion to work resultsly with traditional communities. Gandhi said.

Prada Had Received Flak Globally after it Had Showcased Kolhapuri Chappal-Inspired Leather Sandals with Attribution to the Artisans Who Keep Up the 800-YARAR OLD UNBROKEN TRADIN TRDITING Gi-tagged chapppals.