Another Fashion Scandal? Prada’s ₹ 1.25 Lakh Shoes Look Exactly Like Indian Juttis

Luxury fashion house Prada is under fire—again—for launching antiqued leather pumps that closely resemble traditional Indian juttis, a centuries-old handcrafted shoe worn across Punjab, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. Priced at USD 1450 which is ₹ 1.25 lakh. Prada has been drawing sharp criticism for allegedly lacking attribution to the original jutti artisans. This isn’t Prada’s first run-in. Just last month, they faced backlash over sandals mimicking Kolhapuri chappals. As the lines between different cultures continue to blur in a globalised world, the demand to acknowledge and compensate source communities is becoming more urgent.