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After Prada ‘Sandal Scandal,’ Indian Sellers Tap Nationalist Pride to Boost Sales

Sales are surging for the ‘Kolhapuri’ sandals that garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showing a similar design on the runway without crediting its origin.
A model, shoe and bag detail, walks the runway at the Prada fashion show during the Milan Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week on June 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Prada was forced to acknowledge that its new open-toe footwear was inspired by ancient Indian designs. (Getty Images)

Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the

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