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Inspiration vs Appropriation: Why Global Fashion Still Doesn’t Credit Indian Craft
Apoorva Mittal | 19:19 Min | July 17, 2025, 8:00 AM IST
India’s aesthetic legacy is lighting up luxury runways across Paris and Milan from Louis Vuitton’s “Voyage to India” to Prada’s controversial Kolhapuri-inspired sandals. But behind the global admiration lies a deeper story: one of borrowed beauty, blurred boundaries, and battles for credit. We explore the fine line between celebration and exploitation. Fashion scholar Phyllida Jay joins host Apoorva Mittal to unpack how India stands between being endlessly mined for design and finally demanding...Read More recognition. With GI tags, artisan invisibility, and IP inequalities at the forefront, this is a look at what happens when the world wears India without saying her name. Credits: Louis Vuitton.
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Host: Apoorva Mittal
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