August 2025

11 Material Innovation: Colorifix Dye & Prada-Chappal Collaboration Colorifix uses DNA-based fermentation to dye fabrics with 90% less water and fewer chemicals. Their eco-innovation captured Prince William and Cate Blanchett’s atten- tion, earning spotlight through the Earthshot Prize. Meanwhile, Prada’s visit to Kolhapur, India sparked hopes for a collaboration with local artisans making sustainable leather chappals. That signals high fashion integrat- ing traditional, green craft.