Overview

• Multiple PILs filed by artisan groups and IP advocate Ganesh S. Hingmire demand a formal apology, monetary compensation and an injunction against Prada’s ‘Toe Ring Sandals’ design.
• The sandals unveiled at Milan Fashion Week closely mirror the 2019 GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals and are priced at over ₹1 lakh per pair without clear attribution.
• Prada has acknowledged inspiration from traditional Indian craftsmanship but has not issued a public apology or offered reparations to Kolhapur artisans.
• Petitioners are seeking a court-monitored collaboration framework to secure co-branding, capacity building and revenue-sharing arrangements for local craftspeople.
• Prada has agreed to a July 11 video conference with the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture and artisan representatives to explore partnership terms.