Prada pivots to artisan collaboration after Kolhapuri chappal backlash on SS26 sandals
Opinion piece argues Prada's response to backlash over its Spring/Summer 2026 sandals — which echoed India's Kolhapuri chappals — sets a new bar for luxury accountability. After acknowledging the inspiration, the Italian house announced collaborations with Indian artisan communities, signalling that engagement now outweighs brand perfection.
Opinion piece on Prada's Spring/Summer 2026 sandals echoing India's Kolhapuri chappals. After backlash, Prada acknowledged the inspiration and announced artisan collaborations, illustrating how accountability and engagement with Indian craft communities now matter more than brand perfection.