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The National
12 hours ago
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- The National
Kolhapuri chappals are now high fashion, but here's how I get real ones for a song
India's rich culture has inspired many international fashion brands over the decades. Hermes, Saint Laurent and, more recently, Gucci have all created their version of the sari. The late Karl Lagerfeld showcased pieces reminiscent of the bandhgala kurta for Chanel's autumn 2012 collection, while Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin footwear have featured Indian-inspired embroidery over the years. Several brands have also taken popular ethnic garments such as dupattas, Nehru jackets and turbans, and fused it with their designs. This week, as part of its spring/summer 2026 show in Milan, Prada sent out footwear that resembles the humble Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted tan-coloured leather sandal that can be found in almost every Indian home – and a style I have been wearing since I can remember. Kolhapuri chappals are believed to have originated around the 13th century in the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, where artisans and cobblers made them by hand – from cutting and shaping the cowhide leather and stitching all the pieces together, to adding colour using vegetable dyes. Known by different names across India, including paytaan and kachkadi, these sturdy sandals are an everyday staple for both men and women. The versatile style, from the classic tan and dark brown designs to ones with colourful straps, pairs well with both Indian and non-Indian outfits. They are also comfortable to wear and walk around in all day – just maybe not during the monsoons. Gold and silver-strapped versions can be worn during Diwali and on other special occasions, while colourful Kolhapuris add a fun touch to daywear, depending on your mood. Some brands also make Kolhapuris with wedge heels. I still buy handmade pieces from markets on my visits back home, such as in Old Delhi, a must-visit if a trip to India is on the cards. A plain pair costs about 800 to 1,000 rupees (up to Dh42), while an ornate pair will set you back about 1,500-1,800 rupees (up to Dh77). One of my favourite places to buy handmade Kolhapuris is Dilli Haat, in the heart of New Delhi. Here, you can find footwear with sequins and embroidery – at a fraction of the price usually charged by branded stores. While they are traditionally crafted in light tan, a pair can be made as dark as you want as the artisans add dye to it on the spot. I have also discovered other brands that have added a modern spin to this classic chappal with detailed embroidery and ornate embellishments. There are bright, fun and colourful pairs, often featuring varying colours for the sole and strap that offer a nice contrast to all the black clothes I like to wear. Many of these brands also work directly with craftswomen in villages and ship internationally, including to the UAE, with prices starting at about 3,000 rupees (Dh128). Prices for Prada's "version" have not been revealed yet, but the brand's men's sandals are typically priced from Dh3,000. While a luxury purchase often represents feel-good indulgence, for something that takes inspiration from an ancient handicraft, perhaps it's better to support artisans who have been keeping these traditions alive for hundreds of years.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Beyond Prada's Kolhapuri chappals: How India has ‘inspired' Western fashion designers
International runways at the ongoing men's fashion week have India's attention. Think Prada's now infamous 'toe ring sandals', which are actually nothing but Kolhapuri chappals, or Louis Vuitton's collection, featuring a 'snakes and ladders' inspired runway, designed by architect Bijoy Jain. A look at archives shows that this isn't just it; the Indian style has immeasurable influence on fashion across the world read more India — the country and its fashion — is having an 'it' moment at the ongoing men's fashion week. Both fashion brands — Louis Vuitton and Prada — served up some Indian high fashion, though the latter's choice is receiving quite a lot of hate on social media. On Tuesday, the Paris Fashion Week kicked off with Louis Vuitton's Men's SS26 show that put India on the map and on its runway, quite literally. And days before this, Prada showcased its Men's Spring Summer 2026 collection with models walking down the runway in what none other than India's iconic Kolhapuri chappals. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While Louis Vuitton has been praised for its show, Prada has received brickbats for cultural appropriation and not giving credit where it's due. But many fashion experts note that India has always served as a trove of inspiration to designers in the West (who can forget Jean Paul Gaultier and the 'nath' moment he served in 2017. Kolhapuris walk the Prada runway It seems Prada got the memo on India being the flavour of the season. The design house sent model after model down the runway at Deposito at Fondazione Prada, wearing flat, T-strap leather sandals that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals. The sandals, colloquially called 'toe ring sandals,' were styled without fanfare: worn with black dress socks, paired with tunic-length shirting or left bare under cotton poplins and raffia flowerpot hats. However, rather than the clothes getting people to talk, it was the footwear that stood out, especially to those already familiar with the silhouette. Social media lit up with side-by-side comparisons of the runway sandals and their Indian counterpart. A model in what the brand called 'toe ring sandals, but is actually the Kolhapur chappal at Prada Spring-Summer 2026 menswear collection during the Milan Fashion Week in Milan. Reuters For those who are unaware, Prada's 'toe ring sandals' or better known as Kolhapuri chappals aren't just footwear, they're tradition stitched in leather. Originally crafted by skilled cobblers in the Kolhapur region, they gained fame in the 18th Century when Maratha King Shahu Maharaj himself helped popularise them, elevating their status beyond the local bazaar. Fashion maven Anaita Shroff Adajania shared a post of the models on the runway on her social media page, writing, 'A pair of good old Kolhapuri chappals.' Then came outspoken fashion critic Diet Sabya. On its Instagram page, it shared a post, noting, 'Not to be that nagging auntie, but are we ready for a Prada Kolhapuri that'll cost us £1,000 a pair? And that'll be 'Fashion' because Europeans will suddenly start wearing it. Quite interesting if you think about it'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Soon, the issue snowballed; there were tonnes of posts all across social media, slamming Prada for not giving credit to India for the humble footwear option. But as author Shobhaa De noted in an NDTV interview, 'It's all fine in fashion, love, and war.' Louis Vuitton plays 'Snakes and Ladders' with India Pharrell Williams , who serves as the creative director of Louis Vuitton, served up India to the world in his spring-summer 2026 collection shown outdoors on Tuesday in front of the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Models sashayed the ramp dressed up in everything from loose pleated pants to leather jackets all with an Indian twist. As Williams told reporters backstage during the show, 'You won't see any tunics or anything like that. What we were inspired by from India were the colours. You'll see turmeric in the line. You'll see cinnamon. You'll see 'coffee indigo' denim.' A model presents a creation by designer and musician Pharrell Williams as part of his Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 collection show for fashion house Louis Vuitton during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France. One can't help but notice the Indian influences in Williams' collection. Reuters And even the Louis Vuitton trunks that were rolled down the runway had an Indian flavour to it, resplendent with Indian motifs and designs — some shimmered with crystals, while others bore motifs of elephants and palm trees. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But the pièce de résistance at the Louis Vuitton show was the runway itself. Models and spectators became players on a colossal, life-size Snakes and Ladders board sprawling across an impressive 8,858-square-feet grid with vivid aqua and neon pink serpents slithering over a vast geometric grid of numbered platforms in warm, earthy tones. This was courtesy Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai, who took inspiration from the ancient Indian board game. Jean Paul Gaultier's love for India But way before Prada or Louis Vuitton amalgamated Indian designs into their own, Jean Paul Gaultier did it in 2017 when he had his models walk down the runway during the Fall/Winter show in saree-inspired outfits and the Indian nosepin, known as the nath. Is that a sari? Is that a nosepin? A model presents a creation by French designer Jean Paul Gaultier as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017/2018 collection in Paris, France. File image/Reuters The nath is rooted in Indian history — maharajas often wore it in the past, while many Indian women still wear it even today. But that's not all. In 2012, he put turbaned male models on the ramp, and the following year, showcased a collection that took cues from Rajasthan, and Indian 'gypsy brides'. Chanel combines India's glamour with Paris And speaking of India, no one did it better than Chanel in 2011 for its pre-fall collection, titled Paris–Bombay. Iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld had transformed the Grand Palais into a lavish Indian palace and models walked down the runway sari-like garments, jewelled headpieces, baggy pants, and embellished sandals with lots of gold detailing. Models present outfits by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld during the Chanel Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall collection show, entitled 'Paris-Bombay' on December 6, 2011 in Paris. Doesn't it scream India in every which way? File image/AFP Speaking of his collection, Lagerfeld said, 'The idea of Paris-Bombay came to me from many visions – the grand palaces, the Maharaja's dress, India's connection with England. Yet it's a concept of India. More Chanel than India. The Parisian version of an India that doesn't exist.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It was a fantastical moment, steeped in maximalism and decadence. But many at the time had criticised it too, calling it cultural appropriation. Galliano's saree, not sorry moment If there's one garment that is Indian as Indian can be — it's the saree, that nine yards of fabric draped in the most amazing manner. And there have been many designers across the world who have tried to replicate or reimagine it (remember Alia Bhatt at the Cannes Film Festival this year in Gucci's version of the garment). But long before Gucci, British fashion designer John Galliano for his Spring 2003 collection for Dior showcased sari-style wraps, cholis, and lehenga-inspired skirts. A model for British designer John Galliano presents this creation as part of his ready-to-wear 2003 spring-summer collection in Paris October 6, 2002. File image/Reuters Indian fever runs high in the West But beyond Indian garments, Indian fabrics and accessories have long been a go-to option for Western designers. Think ikat, the charming Madras checks, the comfortable linen and colourful bandhani. There's also the beautiful and decadent golden embroidery known as zardozi and the reflective mirrorwork textile — all of these have been used by Western designers and fashion houses in their creations. It's clear that India was, is and will continue to inspire the West when it comes to fashion. With inputs from agencies
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Comedy Of Errors In Maharashtra Premier League Match, Featuring Chennai Super Kings Star, Leaves Commentators Stunned
Raigad Royals registered a brilliant six-wicket victory over Kolhapur Tuskers in the Eliminator match of Maharashtra Premier League 2025 on Friday in Pune. Opting to bowl first, the Royals restricted Kolhapur to 164/7 in 20 overs with Nikhil Kadam and Tanay Sanghvi taking three and two wickets respectively. Later, the Royals chased down the target with two balls to spare as opener Vicky Ostwal smashed 74 runs off 54 balls. Apart from this brilliant chase, the match also had a bizarre moment which became the highlight of the night. During Raigad's chase, the batter played a simple shot but the fielder did a misfield which prompted the batters to run for a single. As they were coming back for a double, they ended up colliding with each other and fell down on the ground. As the players were lying down, the wicketkeeper got the ball but surpisingly, he threw it towards the bowler. Seeing this, the batter got up and ran towards the non-striker's end and crossed the line before the bowler could dislodge the bails. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maharashtra Premier League (@mplt20tournament) Seeing such a big blunder, Rahul Tripathi, who is Kolhapur's skipper, intervened, picked the ball and ran towards the striker's end to make another runout attempt. However, as he came closer, he made a direct hit attempt but the ball did not hit the stumps and went across the boundary line for a four. As a result, the Raigad got a total of six runs on that one particular delivery. This fiasco left the commentators stunned as they said, "Listen, there are so many things to dissect in this one!" Talking about the match, Kolhapur scored 164/7 in 20 overs with Ankit Bawne scoring 57 off 50 balls. Apart from him, Siddharth Mhatre hit 31 off 29 balls. Later in the chase, the Raigad Royals were dominating right from the beginning as their opener Vicky Ostwal scored 74 off 54 balls. Siddhesh Veer and Niraj Joshi also scored 39 and 37* runs respectively as the Royals went across the line in 19.4 overs. With this win, Royals are still in the contention for a spot in the final match against Eagle Nashik Titans. They will now take on Puneri Bappa in the Qualifier 2 match on Saturday.
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Massive collision, comical run out attempt: Viral cricket clip has fans in splits
A moment of pure chaos during the Eliminator clash of Maharashtra's Premier T20 League has taken the internet by storm. The match between Raigad Royals and Kolhapur Tuskers featured a massive mid-pitch collision between the two batters, which resulted in a botched run-out, and a fielding meltdown. The series of hilarious and yet painful mistakes had fans burst into laughter on Friday, June incident occurred during a high-stakes match at the MCA Stadium in Pune between the Raigad and Kolhapur. Chasing 165 for a place in Qualifier 2, Royals batter Vicky Ostwal was at the center of a bizarre sequence that turned the tide of the game, and possibly the but never gave up — still made the crease! ?Vicky Ostwal. TAKE A BOW ??#AdaniMPL2025 #RRvsPBGKT #ThisIsMahaCricket MPLT20Tournament (@mpltournament) June 20, 2025It all began when Ostwal punched a back-foot drive through the covers off Atman Pore and set off for a second run. What should have been a routine couple, quickly descended into mayhem as both batters collided mid-pitch and hit the turf—handing Kolhapur a golden opportunity for a simple run-out. But what followed defied belief. The fielder's throw from the deep reached the wicketkeeper cleanly, but instead of removing the bails, he casually lobbed the ball back to the bowler. Pore, caught off guard, fumbled the return while Ostwal scrambled to his feet and rushed back toward the the moment slipping, Rahul Tripathi picked up the loose ball and darted toward the stumps, but Pore's hurried throw missed the mark. With no one backing up, Ostwal slid in safely—leaving the Royals' dugout in fits of laughter and Kolhapur players missed opportunity would prove to be the turning point. Riding his luck, Ostwal regrouped and took charge of the chase, eventually finishing with a match-winning 74 off 54 balls. His composed knock carried the Raigad Royals to a dramatic win and sealed their place in Qualifier 2, where they will face Puneri Bappa for a spot in the grand chaotic sequence has since gone viral, with fans calling it one of the most comical and unforgettable moments in recent domestic cricket. While Kolhapur will rue the chance that slipped away, Vicky Ostwal and the Royals are laughing all the way to the next round.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Tripathi leaves commentator shellshocked, misses run out chance despite batters colliding mid-pitch
With the Maharashtra Premier League 2025 season slowly coming to a wrap, Raigad Royals defeated Kolhapur Tuskers by six wickets in the Eliminator on Friday, in Pune. Royals won by six wickets, and the result also saw them stay in contention for a spot in the finals vs Eagle Nashik Titans. They will now take on Puneri Bappa in Qualifier 2, on Saturday in Pune. Puneri lost to Nashik Titans by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. Rahul Tripathi missed an easy run out attempt, in Pune.(Instagram) The match also saw a bizzare incident where a misfield saw Kolhapur miss out on an easy run-out attempt. It was a gentle push by the Raigad batter, and then a misfield saw both batters go for a single. On their way back for a double, both batters collided against each other and fell down, in the middle of the pitch. Then the wicketkeeper threw the ball to the bowler for the run out. But the bowler fumbled, and then Rahul Tripathi attempted to make for it, swooping in like an eagle. But then his direct hit at the striker's end, missed the stumps by a whisker, and the ball raced away to the boundary ropes, going past the empty slip region. The moment left even the commentator utterly confused, and exclaimed, 'Listen, there are so many things to dissect in this one!' Here is the full video of the bizarre incident: The first innings saw Kolhapur post 164/7 in 20 overs, as Ankit Bawe smacked a half-century, registering 57 off 50 balls, packed with two sixes and two fours. Meanwhile, Nikhil Kadam struck thrice for Raigad. Chasing 165 runs, Raigad edged past their opponents, reaching 165/4 in 19.4 overs, winning by six wickets. Opener Vicky Ostwal slammed 74 runs off 54 deliveries, including 11 fours and a maximum. For Kolhapur, Anad Thenge took two wickets.
