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Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales after Prada sandal scandal

Linking of the Prada brand name to the Kolhapuri sandals, which are made by around 7,000 artisans in India, is providing a business opportunity for some

Prada admits Kolhapuri chappals inspired footwear collection after backlash

Prada has acknowledged that its Spring/Summer 2026 men's footwear line was inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri chappals, following backlash over lack of credit to the original artisans

Prada to buy Versace for $1.375 bn, uniting top Italian fashion houses

Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss

Prada profits recover in second half after coronavirus-driven slump

Prada reported a strong recovery in operating profits in the second half of 2020 thanks to soaring Asian sales and an e-commerce push combined with strict controls over costs and investments.

Prada to post 2020 operating profit after strong second-half sales rebound

Italian fashion group Prada said it would close 2020 with an operating profit despite the hit from the coronavirus, after revenues and profitability improved markedly in the second half of the year

Prada betting on customer nostalgia to sell banana-printed shirt for $1700

Why would anyone pay $1,700 for it? Because the Prada banana is the stuff of legend, and if you didn't know it, the shirt probably isn't for you

Prada profit falls to five-year low

Prada has been hurt by collapsing demand in China, the strong dollar and terror attacks in Europe