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PIL Filed Against Prada Over Alleged Use of Kolhapuri Chappal Design

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July 06, 2025

The Bombay High Court has been approached through a Public Interest Litigation seeking action against luxury fashion label Prada for allegedly replicating the design of the traditional Kolhapuri Chappal in its new footwear line.

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PIL Filed Against Prada Over Alleged Use of Kolhapuri Chappal Design

The PIL claims this constitutes cultural misappropriation and unauthorized use of a Geographical Indication (GI)-protected Indian product.

The PIL, filed by IPR advocate Ganesh S. Hingmire on July 2, 2025, alleges that Prada's Spring/Summer 2026 Men's Collection, showcased in Milan on June 22, includes a pair of "Toe Ring Sandals" that are visually and conceptually similar to Kolhapuri chappals. These sandals, priced at over Rs 1 lakh, have been rebranded under the Prada label without attribution to their Indian origin or the artisans who produce them.

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