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Prada Unveils Chai-Inspired Fragrance as India Collaboration on Kolhapuri Sandals Advances

Priced at $190 for 100 ml, the unisex Les Infusions scent blends a chai latte accord with sandalwood, prompting mixed reactions online.

Overview

  • Infusion de Santal Chai is described by Prada as a woody‑milky fragrance featuring chai latte accord, sandalwood, citrus, cardamom and musks, positioned as unisex in the Les Infusions line.
  • Prada’s website lists the 100 ml bottle at $190, and reports note the 10 ml miniature was already sold out online.
  • The release has revived discussion of Prada’s 2025 Kolhapuri chappal row, which involved a PIL and criticism over resemblance to the GI-tagged Indian craft.
  • Following outreach in India, Prada signed an MoU with state leather corporations LIDCOM and LIDKAR to produce Kolhapuri‑inspired sandals in India with local artisans.
  • A limited run of about 2,000 pairs priced near €800 is slated for February 2026 availability across roughly 40 Prada stores worldwide and online, according to reports.