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…
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…
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.…
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…
GIs of Time: How the World’s Watchmakers Turn Geography into a Trademarked Tick
This is the geography of timekeeping: when the law itself becomes a watchmaker, measuring not seconds but a sense of place. As a child,…
Luxury Fashion Licensing in India: A Boon or a Brand Risk?
The High-Stakes Game of Licensing Licensing in the luxury sector is a double-edged sword. It can build global scale or quietly dismantle exclusivity. For…
Recession Indicators in Fashion: Are Longer Hemlines and Beige Blazers Signalling Economic Doom?
Fashion detectives across social media have been playing economist lately, analysing everything from the return of corporate suiting to the suspicious rise of “Mocha…
From Catwalk to Customs: Fashion’s Global Border Patrol
“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life,” observed fashion photographer and historian Bill Cunningham. However, the armour is now increasingly…
The Fur Paradox: Why Fashion’s Most Divisive Material is Staging a Legal and Environmental Reckoning
The fashion world is witnessing an unprecedented contradiction that would make even the most dramatic Emily in Paris plotline seem tame: as legislatures worldwide implement…
Transparency is Trending, But Is It Real?
That clothing item you bought for a low price might cost more than you realize, especially for those who made it. Behind its low…
Baccarat Rouge 540 Obsession: Why Does EVERYONE Smell the Same?
Have you noticed it too? That sweet, slightly medicinal, undeniably luxurious aroma lingering in the air, on public transport, in restaurants, even at the…
Can Fast Fashion EVER Be Sustainable?
Fast fashion. It’s cheap, trendy, and seemingly everywhere. If you want to stay on top of the latest trends, and on a budget, fast…
Is Statement Fashion the Death of Quiet Luxury?
The fashion landscape is ever-shifting, isn’t it? One minute, everyone’s whispering about discreet logos and timeless cuts; the next, it’s all about bold colours,…
The Counterfeit Luxury Trap: How to Avoid Fake Designer Bags in the Booming Resale Market
The pre-owned luxury market is booming. Vintage Chanel jackets, limited-edition Hermès scarves, and that Louis Vuitton bag you missed the first time around. It’s…
Virtual Threads, Real Rights: Trademark Protection and Enforcement in the Age of Digital Fashion
As fashion increasingly transcends the physical realm, the scope of trademark protection is being tested in new and complex ways. From digital-only garments and…
Cracking the Code: Gen Z Fashion Trends Dominating Your Social Media Feed
Gen Z. They’re the ones scrolling through TikTok, setting trends, and basically dictating what’s cool. And when it comes to fashion, they’re a force…