Art at the Pleasure of the State: Cannes, French Law, and the Regulation of Global Glamour
The Festival de Cannes is the most-watched cultural event on earth. It is also, quietly, one of the most governed. This is the story…
Fashioning Boundaries: Barbie’s Brush with Politics and the Nine-Dash Line
In a collision of fashion and law, the highly anticipated Barbie film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling has encountered an unexpected obstacle. Vietnam’s…
Fashion and the French Revolution
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (freedom, equality, fraternity) were the phrases with which the French Revolution ended as a consequence of the confrontation between the monarchy…
WARdrobe: World War II and its impact on women’s fashion
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the…
Fashion and Recycling – A Long but Possible Way Towards Circularity
How to reduce the waste through a new life – the European Union practices and regulations We will need another planet to manage all…
Revolutionizing Fashion: Apple’s Vision Pro Unleashes Limitless Style
The boundaries between physical and virtual fashion are blurring, offering new avenues for creativity and self-expression. While all of us were still recovering from…
From Runway to Resale: The Legalities of Vintage and Second-hand Designer Fashion
The fashion industry, a juggernaut of the global economy, has seen an emerging trend that combines sustainable practices with high-end style: the market for…
Holding Accountable: Assessing stricter Liability in the Wake of the Fashion Show Tragedy in Film City
In a devastating turn of events, a 24-year-old model met a tragic death on spot, while another person was injured when an iron truss,…
Local Cultures Calling Luxury Maisons for Appreciation: Appropriation vs Appreciation debate in Fashion
«I am not someone who invades a country to steal things, I am looking for a dialogue … I can’t speak for others, but…
Fashion Law Journal Quarterly (Print/E-Magazine)
Whether you are a legal professional, fashion entrepreneur, designer, or simply a fashion enthusiast with a passion for the legal aspects of the industry.…
5 Infamous Instances of Cultural Appropriation in the Fashion Industry
Often, mega fashion houses get inspired by traditional designs and cultural expressions. These fashion brands then try to replicate similar designs and sell them…
Standing Out with Michael Kors: The Non-Conventional Trademark Route of a Luxury Brand
For those in the fashion industry, Michael Kors, often referred to as MK, is a household name. While they may not have the same…
10 Landmark Cases In The Fashion Industry
Star Athletica, LLC vs. Varsity Brands, Inc. Issue: Are the graphics copyrightable if printed on a commodity or not? It is a U.S. court…
Why do You Need an Influencer Agreement?
In the recent few years, the reliance upon social media applications such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat has gotten undeniably high. While making reels…
The Role of Fashion in Social Change
Fashion has been a crucial trigger for a number of social revolutions and societal shifts. Many fashion houses and brands have used fashion, which…
Notorious Brands and their Stylists
Notoriety means different things to different people – but what transcends this difference is that the essence of each interpretation is more or less…
Virtual Trade Dress and its Legal Implications
INTRODUCTION Trademarks are the logo, shape or a phrase which distinguishes one thing or product from one other. Trademark allows the owner to use…