Prada Menswear S/S 2026 Milan

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mmm in this case its not obnoxious its the indian people them self that made it known that Prada did not mention of its origin.
not some blogger drinking 8 dollars matcha etc .

that's the issue here of only the west is deemed good enough to be mentioned and other cultures are open season without any credits or giving back either symbolically or financially.

cultural appropriation does not have to be religious let's not forget that

its not just a design its the craft as well.

Indian GQ/ELLE/Vogue/Bazaar are magazines not brands making rtw and acc items they are magazines selling what brands are selling in india as well. that not appropriation

now they will make made in india version of the sandels as they had in past also made in india embroidery and leather bagsView attachment 1395321View attachment 1395322View attachment 1395323

it no different to talk about french savoir faire or why parma ham can only come from parma or Parmigiano-Reggiano (not the same as Parmesan) or champagne are all protected names for quality of craft and region but somehow it's only ok if west can protects its regional craft but non west countries its woke !?

lets just be plain and simple companies have to do their duelgies for high safety, quality , ethical environmental norms period especialy when your asking 20x more for an product and selling a dream and prestige etc.

Absolutely just inexcusable laziness and utter creative-bankruptcy of this brand to copy an Indian design 1:1, no defence for that. But Miuccia’s checked out both her creative credibility and integrity ever since he’s becomes a part of her brand. Just that this faux-outrage and an opportunity to profit— either by means of monetary/social profile gains through accusations of oppression/colonialism is so insufferably petty. Is that really worthy of offence?? Because if Western (White) fashion designers/labels/brands can’t touch anything that’s of another culture’s design, then perhaps in this case, Indian fashion designers, especially those showing HC, shouldn’t be touching Western sensibilities. But I understand: You can’t punch down. In the realm of high fashion, everyone’s privileged.

It’s all so petty.

 

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Absolutely just inexcusable laziness and utter creative-bankruptcy of this brand to copy an Indian design 1:1, no defence for that. But Miuccia’s checked out both her creative credibility and integrity ever since he’s becomes a part of her brand. Just that this faux-outrage and an opportunity to profit— either by means of monetary/social profile gains through accusations of oppression/colonialism is so insufferably petty. Is that really worthy of offence?? Because if Western (White) fashion designers/labels/brands can’t touch anything that’s of another culture’s design, then perhaps in this case, Indian fashion designers, especially those showing HC, shouldn’t be touching Western sensibilities. But I understand: You can’t punch down. In the realm of high fashion, everyone’s privileged.

It’s all so petty.

agree with some parts but .......
Western sensibilities is so broad term and who has ownership of it in this case ?

when we are speaking of a local craft by a nation which is far more specific. i did not see indians burn prada logos so i dont think there was and faux nor out rage

europe colonized so many countries the west adopted so much, i think its fine whats left people stand up and be even outraged (we dont need a docile society ) if they feel their culture is exploited.
I am not indian so who i am i to say they should relax and see it as and compliment lol


just know western brand protect constantly their IP:

Dior Successfully Cancels “J’adore” Eyewear Trademark in Taiwan

On June 11, 2025, Taiwan’s Petitions and Appeals Committee (“Committee”) upheld a decision in favor of Dior, affirming that the contested “J’adore” trademark for eyeglasses should be cancelled due to confusion with Dior’s iconic “J’ADORE” mark.

While the contested mark covered Class 9 goods (eyeglasses), and Dior’s registration covers perfumes and fragrances, the Committee agreed with Taiwan’s IP Office (“TIPO”) that eyewear is often marketed as fashion accessory, making the goods related in the eyes of consumers.



there are talks of privatizing water world supply that's why companies like black rock etc are buying land with water reserves i don't see the west as the victim at all. the idea is people should pay for water only few companies hold the rights to fresh water these are many more beautiful ideas from the Western sensibilities endlessly colonizing anything that can be profit .

defending corporations has never turned out to be a good investment for mankind.

 

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fabio years they had also issue with shoes copy of jan jansen bamboo wedge design lol

I meant more this specific Indian sandal case to have put it on the runway completely purely historical, culturally in the design as it currently is, rather than them having copied/borrowed of another already fashion created shoe/item.
But it's funny with this discussion I don't even remember the actual collection hardly.