This summer, Prada sent sandals down the Milan runway and ignited a global conversation.
In this Insider Feature, Nakul Lax breaks down what actually happened at Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 show, why Kolhapuri chappals were instantly recognised, and how the brand’s initial silence led to widespread backlash.
Through detailed context, cultural history, and a clear timeline of events, this episode explores the origins of Kolhapuri chappals, the economic reality behind the craft, and the questions raised when heritage enters the luxury system without acknowledgment.
From Prada’s response to the collaboration that followed, this feature looks closely at accountability in fashion and why public voices still matter.
Thoughtful and unfiltered, this is fashion, slowed down and seen clearly.
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