- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Prada’s latest Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan grabbed desi attention for an unexpected reason: Kolhapuri chappals. With the theme "A shift of attitude - dismantling of meaning, and dismantling power," models walked the ramp in outfits paired with open-toe leather sandals that looked just like the traditional Indian footwear. But what truly shocked people was the price, Rs 1.2 lakh per pair. Made with luxury materials and a clean design, these “Kolhapuri-style” flats have sparked debate online. While some called it high-end fashion, others questioned spending that much on a pair of everyday chappals.
The show, curated by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, featured 56 looks, but it was the familiar footwear that stole the spotlight. From leather jackets to grey suits, the mix was bold, but nothing stirred the internet like those pricey Kolhapuris.
Stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania took a dig at Prada by sharing a runway pic, calling the pricey sandals exactly what they were, “a pair of good old Kolhapuri chappals.”
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The post, after being shared, received a wave of reactions from desi netizens. One user wrote, "It's Kolhapuri chappals. Stop copying us and renaming everything we have created." "If you don't credit the place or culture it came from, it's not 'inspiration' anymore, it's just copying," a second user added. "You should be ashamed for stealing Indian culture and not giving them the credit," added a third user.
"So you copied Kolhapuri chappal, which I’m wearing for ages," wrote a fourth user. "This is not sandals, it's kolhapuri paaytaan," a fifth user added. "This is why people make fun of fashion. It shouldn't need to be ridiculous to get attention," wrote another user. "And how did they manage to look homeless wearing those kohlapuris is beyond me," added another user.