Prada-Kolhapuri row: Luxury giant denies GI breach in Rs 500 crore legal dispute; calls them 'simple leather sandals'

Prada has refuted claims of violating Geographical Indication (GI) rights linked to Kolhapuri chappals after showcasing sandals inspired by the traditional Indian footwear. The luxury fashion house responded to a legal notice from LIDKAR, asserting that their sandals were simply described as 'leather sandals' without any reference to the Kolhapuri region or techniques.

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