Who Gets to Be Pleased? Victoria’s Secret, Society, and the Impossible Quest for Consensus
Last night, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned; a splashy, highly anticipated event often dubbed the “Girls’ Super Bowl“, sort of how the Dyson…
From Vintage to Verdict: Chanel’s Trademark Victory and the New Compliance Burden on Luxury Resellers
The Resale’s Legal Flashpoint The luxury resale market was supposed to be the good guy. Circular fashion. Sustainability. Accessibility. All the nice words. But…
The New Dress Code: Why Men’s Skirts Signal Progress, Not Provocation
For centuries, society dictated what was “appropriate” for men and women to wear. But in today’s global fashion landscape, these old rules are dissolving.…
Fashion as Emotional Diplomacy: How Wardrobes Convey Empathy and Accessibility on the World Stage
In international relations, words and treaties often dominate discussions of diplomacy. Yet, another subtle form of communication wields equal power: the language of clothing. …
Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A.S. v. Westgate Discount Mall, Inc. et al: A Landmark Win in the War Over Counterfeits
Counterfeiting is not a foreign concept in the fashion world. It’s a multi-billion-dollar menace that has long plagued the industry. Still, it continues to…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Tweed & Technology: A Legal Lens on AI in Luxury Fashion Retail
A Fashionable Encounter: Artificial Intelligence Meets the Atelier In a world where high-end fashion experiences are delivered through virtual screens and right at the…
Green is the New Law: Fashion, Virtue, and the Ecomark Bureaucracy
The Ecomark Rules, 2024, apply to seventeen major categories of consumer goods, ranging from soaps and paper to textiles and electronics, under a voluntary…
Is Fashion Really Fun Again? The Revival of Expression and the Fall of Quiet Luxury
For the past few years, our wardrobes resembled a muted art gallery, dominated by beiges, greys, and navy, epitomising the so-called “quiet luxury” trend…
Clothing in The Metaverse: Navigation Trademark Issues
The metaverse is an exhilarating frontier of possibilities, where style intersects with future technology in a dynamic, experiential world. The metaverse, a combination of…
From Atelier to Audit: Loro Piana’s Judgement
“Made in Italy is not a passport to morality.” July 2025: Some people in Milan will not remember this month for its summer sales,…