Story thread · 2 reports / 2 sources

Fendi’s $10,000 Navratri-style bag sparks debate over Indian fashion credit

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 12h · first report

Fendi’s $10,000 Navratri-style bag sparks debate over Indian fashion credit

How the coverage leans

Across 2 sources · syndicated copies counted once

Fendi's latest Baguette bag has sparked controversy on social media about cultural appropriation. Critics point out that the design bears a striking resemblance to intricate Gujarati craftsmanship without proper recognition. Fendi defends the bag's creation, asserting it was meticulously made in Mumbai by the esteemed Chanakya workshop, emphasizing its collaboration with local artisans and their traditional skills.

The coverage

  1. ‘When will luxury brands stop colonising our crafts?’: Harsh Goenka questions Fendi’s ₹8.3 lakh ‘Navratri’ bag

    businesstoday.in · 3h

The conversation · 0

Sign in to join the conversation.

No comments yet — start the thread.