India, July 5 -- Italian fashion house Prada is putting its best foot forward to address concerns after footwear it showcased at the Milan Fashion Week failed to acknowledge the traditional craft of making Kolhapuri Chappals or the artisans engaged in it.

After admitting that the slippers it featured on the runway were "inspired" by Kolhapuri Chappals, the fashion brand had committed to initiating a dialogue with representatives of trade and industry, and artisans engaged in the 800-year-old tradition of making the slippers.

On July 11, Prada will hold a meeting via video conferencing with office-bearers of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) and artisans. The luxury brand, which has been accused of "c...