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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 19 MIN

Inspiration vs Appropriation: Why Global Fashion Still Doesn’t Credit Indian Craft

from The Morning Brief · host The Economic Times

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 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.You can follow our host Apoorva Mittal on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.Credits: Louis Vuitton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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