Naomi Osaka, Nike and Legal Politics of Cultural Fashion.
Naomi Osaka did not just arrive at Wimbledon. She made an entry that looked like a mix of runway, tribute, and a legal case…
Estée Lauder Sued by Nomi Beauty Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft in Travel Retail Tech
Imagine pouring your heart (and millions) into a tech breakthrough that could revolutionise how luxury beauty sells in airports and hotel rooms, only to…
Jerseys as Cultural IP: Who Owns the Story Behind AFCON Style?
When the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) takes centre stage, as it unfolds from December 2025 to January 2026, the spectacle isn’t confined to…
Borrowed Threads – How Louis Vuitton Sparked a Romanian Folk Heritage Storm
Louis Vuitton’s summer 2024 collection, By The Pool, unveils the French maison’s latest designs. Yet one piece has caused a huge stir among fashion enthusiasts…
Deadstock Destruction: Why Fashion Keeps Destroying Unsold Goods
Fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M present an entirely new collection every 2 weeks. With the birth of ultra-fast fashion brands such as…
Fashion Law Cases that Defined 2025 as a Year of Fashion
The year 2025 emerged as a landmark moment for fashion law, with courts across jurisdictions grappling with questions of intellectual property protection, unfair competition,…
Judicial Proceedings as a Catalyst for Rethinking Fashion Law and Corporate Accountability
1. Introduction The global fashion industry’s complex production networks expose it to legal and ethical vulnerabilities, particularly concerning labor standards and compliance. Recent judicial…
Caporalato in Italian fashion
In recent months, Italy has been confronted with a serious and escalating phenomenon of labour exploitation attributable to caporalato (unlawful labour intermediation), which has…
Societe CARTIER International AG v. Goussin Jeweler LTD: The Battle For Love That Redefines Luxury Protection
Locked in love, wrapped in light— Cartier’s timeless creation reflects the beauty of devotion and whispers the language of forever. “A bracelet that speaks…
What Fashion Brands Can (and Can’t) Say About Sustainability
Sustainability has become one of the most powerful marketing tools of fashion. Terms like “eco-friendly”, “conscious”, and “green” are widely used, from hangtags, websites,…
Counterfeit Season: Why Fake Luxury Peaks Every December
December is retail’s Super Bowl, and for counterfeiters, it is prime time. Between Black Friday frenzies, Cyber Week traffic and the holiday gift rush,…
Fashion Marketplaces and Their Responsibility for Discount Accuracy
Discounts drive fashion ecommerce. From festive sales to flash deals, marketplaces rely heavily on price cuts to attract traffic, boost conversions, and compete aggressively.…
Sol de Janeiro v. MCoBeauty: When Are Beauty Dupes Illegal?
Are beauty dupes legal? Inside Sol de Janeiro's lawsuit against MCoBeauty and the law of trade dress, trademarks and dupe culture in beauty.…
Xinjiang Cotton, De Minimis Shipments, and the UFLPA Entity List: Why Shein Still Isn’t There
I. Introduction The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, 2021 Entity List, which is kept up to date by the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force…
The Luxury of Smell: Can Festive Scents Become the Next Fashion Trademark?
How Holiday Fragrances, Store Aromas, and Signature Notes Are Shaping the Future of Fashion Brand Protection Every December, fashion houses around the world curate…
AI-Generated Images and Intellectual Property Rights: New Challenges for Fashion Houses
The use of artificial intelligence by fashion houses is redefining the boundaries between creativity, technology, and law. AI-generated images are increasingly integrated into luxury…
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. Nearly twenty…
