Mahek Dharamsi, Author at Fashion Law Journal

What a Devil Wears Now: Fashion Law, Power, and Ethics in a Sequel Era

Released in 2006, The Devil Wears Prada depicted the fashion industry as a glamorous yet unforgiving environment defined by strict, image-focused authority.

December 5, 2025

by Mahek Dharamsi

Fashion Law

Does Originality Even Matter Anymore? Nostalgia, Revival Culture, and the Limits of Fashion Law

Plaid is back. Zebra print is back. Capri pants, thinner eyebrows, Y2K mini-bags, and even a Devil Wears Prada re-sequel are back.

November 19, 2025

by Mahek Dharamsi

Fashion Law

When Luxury Gets Looted: The Louvre Heist and the Legal Fragility of Cultural Glamour

Paris wakes up on October 2025 to a scenario that is typically only found in movies. A group of robbers broke into

October 30, 2025

by Mahek Dharamsi

Case Study·Fashion Law

The Regulated Body: How Conservative Aesthetics Shape Law, Labor, and Luxury

Luxury fashion has, in recent seasons, turned in the direction of restraint. Miu Miu, Prada, The Row, and Bottega Veneta are redefining

October 21, 2025

by Mahek Dharamsi

Case Study

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

October 13, 2025

by Mahek Dharamsi