Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss and Shark Tank India judge, has criticized Dior for allegedly not crediting Indian artisans for the 'Mukaish' embroidery used in a $200,000 overcoat. This follows Gupta's earlier criticism of Prada for Kolhapuri-like sandals without acknowledging the original artisans.
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