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Prada faces a new firestorm in India over Kolhapuri designs and damage control
Fashion
Published on 7 May 2026
The response to last years copying charge is backfiring
Prada’s latest collection has sparked a fresh controversy in India over Kolhapuri designs, reviving a debate that began a year ago after allegations of copying. Now, as the luxury label tries to manage the fallout, its steps are coming under intense scrutiny, highlighting how quickly cultural and design disputes can escalate online and in public discourse.
- Prada’s new Kolhapuri range reignites an old copying dispute
- Last year’s allegations are fueling renewed anger in India
- The brand’s damage-control efforts are facing heavy backlash
- The controversy underscores sensitivity around cultural designs
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