The Exception Wears Prada
There is a category of power that the law has always found it more convenient to describe than to discipline. Giorgio Agamben, following Carl…
From Campus to Closet: How Universities Became Fashion Brands
Walk through almost any city in the world today, and you will eventually see it: a crimson Harvard hoodie, a navy Yale crewneck, or…
The Death of Trends: Has Individual Style Finally Triumphed?
Have you noticed a shift in the air? Perhaps you’ve felt it when browsing online shops, or simply walking down the street. The grip…
Counterfeiting, Look-Alikes And Dupes: Re-Examining Trademark Confusion In The Fashion Industry
Introduction Fashion today is no longer a mere expression of personal taste; it is a powerful vehicle of identity, aspiration, and economic value. What…
Why Goth Clothing Continues to Influence Modern Fashion
Goth clothing has a particular way of resurfacing in fashion conversations without ever truly disappearing. While many styles cycle in and out of relevance,…
The Legal Status of Influencers: Independent Creators or Commercial Entities?
A. Introduction Over the past few years, the influence of culture in India has grown exponentially due to the rising number of smartphone users,…
Tommy Hilfiger x Liverpool FC: Football’s Sharpest Style Moment Yet
Football has always been more than just a game. It transcends the four sides of a football pitch and seeps into people’s lives. It…
Caporalato in Italian fashion
In recent months, Italy has been confronted with a serious and escalating phenomenon of labour exploitation attributable to caporalato (unlawful labour intermediation), which has…
Counterfeit Season: Why Fake Luxury Peaks Every December
December is retail’s Super Bowl, and for counterfeiters, it is prime time. Between Black Friday frenzies, Cyber Week traffic and the holiday gift rush,…
Fashion Marketplaces and Their Responsibility for Discount Accuracy
Discounts drive fashion ecommerce. From festive sales to flash deals, marketplaces rely heavily on price cuts to attract traffic, boost conversions, and compete aggressively.…
The Luxury of Smell: Can Festive Scents Become the Next Fashion Trademark?
How Holiday Fragrances, Store Aromas, and Signature Notes Are Shaping the Future of Fashion Brand Protection Every December, fashion houses around the world curate…
The Scent of a Trademark: India’s First Smell Mark and the Future of Sensory Branding in Fashion
India has quietly walked into a new era of trademark law. The acceptance of Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ “rose scented tyre” as a registrable trademark…
Costume Art & the Met Gala 2026: Why Fashion’s Biggest Night Is Becoming the World’s Most Influential IP Laboratory
The New IP Frontier in Global Fashion: Where Creativity Meets AI and Couture Every year, the Met Gala dazzles the world with couture masterpieces…
Costume Art: The 2026 Met Gala and Fashion’s Unseen Mastery
Every year, the Met Gala arrives like a thunderclap in the fashion world; a spectacle of style, glamour, unforgettable boldness, and iconic creativity that…
The Middle Class Mirage: Is Affordable Fashion Just an Illusion?
When I first moved to London, the city’s dizzying cost-of-living was a shock to the system. I’d step off the bus, then hop on…
Sustainability Was Never a Trend: Why Young People Are Leading the Sustainable Fashion Revolution, and Why It Matters to All of Us
Sustainable fashion is no longer just a buzzword thrown around by influencers or a niche market in eco-friendly boutiques. It’s a movement fueled by younger…
Fame, Fashion, and the Creative Director Shuffle: Why Musicians Are Running Luxury Labels
The fashion world is obsessed with creative directors, and lately, it’s equally obsessed with celebrities, particularly famous musicians, stepping into the role. From Jaden…