Anuj Kumar

Anuj Kumar is a lawyer, author of a book on Fashion Law, and founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Law Journal and Legal Desire Media (est. 2012).

Tamara Hostal, Founder and CEO of ESMOD Dubai

Interviews

Building Fashion Talent in Dubai: ESMOD Dubai Founder Tamara Hostal

ESMOD Dubai founder Tamara Hostal on building a fashion school where none existed, where her graduates go and what Dubai still needs to become…

by Anuj Kumar

November 7, 2026

Young woman adjusting a pair of glasses while choosing frames from a display wall in an optical store

Case Study·Fashion Law

Virtual Try On Tech: The Biometric Privacy Lawsuits Brands Face

Virtual try on tools map shoppers' faces. Why that triggers BIPA class actions, what courts have ruled, and how brands can stay compliant.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 26, 2026

Interviews

Roanne El Alaili of &Again on Building the UAE’s Pre-Loved Fashion Marketplace

Roanne El Alaili on building &Again, authenticating designer resale in the UAE, handling brand complaints and what AED 800,000 in GMV says about shoppers.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 24, 2026

How to Guides

Clothing Brand Names: How to Pick One You Can Actually Trademark

How to pick clothing brand names that pass trade mark examination: distinctiveness, USPTO refusals, Class 25 and a step-by-step clearance checklist.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 24, 2026

Fashion Law·Label, Logos & Law

Golden Goose Dupes: When a Distressed-Sneaker Look Becomes Trade Dress

Golden Goose dupes copy the pre-worn sneaker look. When that is legal, when the star or overall design makes it infringing, and what buyers…

by Anuj Kumar

October 24, 2026

Woman photographing sandals and paper shopping bags on wooden boxes during a product photo shoot

How to Guides

How to File a DMCA Takedown for Stolen Product Photos (With Template)

How to file a DMCA takedown for stolen product photos: who can send one, the six legal elements, platform forms, counter-notices and a template.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 24, 2026

Dense grove of tall golden bamboo stalks with green leaves, the plant behind most bamboo fabric

Fashion Law

Bamboo Fabric: Why “Bamboo” Labels Get Brands Fined by the FTC

Most bamboo fabric is rayon or viscose. The labelling rules in the US, EU and UK, and the FTC penalties paid by Kohl's, Walmart…

by Anuj Kumar

October 23, 2026

Young designers cutting patterns and sewing in a bright fashion studio, a typical setting for fashion internships

How to Guides

Fashion Internships in 2026: Where to Apply and When Unpaid Is Illegal

Where to find fashion internships, when to apply, and when unpaid placements break the law in the US, UK, France and the EU.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 23, 2026

Row of leather-look handbags with silver studs on a white shelf, the kind of bags sold as vegan leather

Fashion Law

Vegan Leather: Labelling Rules and Why “Leather” Is a Legal Word

Vegan leather labelling explained: the FTC Leather Guides, EU footwear rules, Italy and France's leather name laws and Germany's apple leather case.…

by Anuj Kumar

October 23, 2026

FLJ Picks·Style & Consumer Guides

What to Wear to the Office Holiday Party in 2026: FLJ Picks for Her and Him

Velvet, a little sequin and shoes you can dance in: the office holiday party edit for women and men, with ten Amazon picks and…

by Anuj Kumar

October 21, 2026

FLJ Picks·Style & Consumer Guides

What to Wear to a Job Interview (Men): The FLJ Picks Checklist, From Suit to Watch

The men's interview outfit, piece by piece: Calvin Klein suit separates, a Van Heusen shirt, Cole Haan shoes, a Timex or Fossil watch and…

by Anuj Kumar

October 21, 2026

FLJ Picks·Style & Consumer Guides

What to Wear to Dinner: Date Night, Client Dinners and Fashion Dinners (FLJ Picks)

A warm, polished dinner outfit for autumn and winter, from sweater dresses and long wool coats to Sam Edelman loafers, a Coach shoulder bag…

by Anuj Kumar

October 21, 2026

FLJ Picks·Style & Consumer Guides

What to Wear to a Fashion Party: The FLJ Picks Edit for Launches, Afterparties and Fashion Week Drinks

How to dress for a fashion launch, afterparty or showroom drinks without looking like you tried too hard, with eight Amazon picks from BLANKNYC,…

by Anuj Kumar

October 21, 2026

FLJ Picks·Style & Consumer Guides

What to Wear to a Job Interview (Women): 9 FLJ Picks That Read Polished, Not Try-Hard

The interview outfit formula our editors actually use for law firm, in-house and fashion house interviews, with nine Amazon picks from Calvin Klein, Sam…

by Anuj Kumar

October 21, 2026