Art at the Pleasure of the State: Cannes, French Law, and the Regulation of Global Glamour
The Festival de Cannes is the most-watched cultural event on earth. It is also, quietly, one of the most governed. This is the story…
How to Legally Bring Overseas Brand Ambassadors or Influencers for Toronto Fashion Week
Toronto Fashion Week has turned into one of the most expected fashion events in Canada and has attracted designers, models, and professionals involved in…
It’s Officially UGG Season! But the Brand’s Trade Dress Claims Are on Thin Ice
As the weather turns crisp and shearling boots make their seasonal comeback, one of fashion’s cosiest icons is feeling the legal heat. UGG’s attempts…
Chanel v. WGACA et al.: Counterfeits Are Officially Cancelled!
Chanel is notoriously known for their luxury items; from fabulous bags to romantic jewelry, they are legendary in the fashion industry. The iconic interlocking…
The Cat-Fight Over Logos in Puma SE v Sunday Red LLC [2025] ATMO 197 and the Politics of Luxury Sportswear
In the luxury sportswear jungle, brand power is survival. And in September 2025, two apex predators circled the same territory. The Australian Trade Marks…
Toe to Toe: Kolhapuri Chappals vs. Prada’s Luxury Strut
(Ganesh S. Hingmire & Ors v. Prada Group & Ors.) 2025 SCCOnLine Bom 2681 For all the wrong reasons, the newly revealed Prada Spring/Summer…
Sustainability Was Never a Trend: Why Young People Are Leading the Sustainable Fashion Revolution, and Why It Matters to All of Us
Sustainable fashion is no longer just a buzzword thrown around by influencers or a niche market in eco-friendly boutiques. It’s a movement fueled by younger…
Miu Miu’s Mic Drop: When PR Meets Trademark Law
It started like any other perfume launch. A press box. A few creator packages. A little buzz. Except this time, Miu Miu didn’t just…
Beyond Monograms: Louis Vuitton’s High-Stakes Legal Battle Over the Damier Canvas Pattern
Louis Vuitton’s Damier checkerboard is instantly recognizable, at least, so the French label hopes. In a major recent court victory in Poland, Louis Vuitton…
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 the second…
From Heritage to Haute Couture: The Legal Rise of Africa’s Signature Fabrics
Walking through the aisles of a fashion week show in Lagos or Johannesburg, you now regularly spot aso-oke skirts, raffia-woven clutches, and bold kente…
All in One Breath: Dior, Anderson, and the Discipline of Power
“Voir grand, sans oublier les fondations.” Dream big, but never forget the foundations. When Jonathan Anderson unveiled his first Dior show as the house’s…
Christian Louboutin SAS v. Nakul Bajaj & Ors: A Landmark Red Sole Showdown That Went Beyond Expectations
Think of a luxury shoe with a red sole. Which brand pops up in your head? (Hint: Most fashion connoisseurs are aware of what…
Lululemon v. Costco: When “Dupes” Turn Into Disputes
It started the way most fashion fights do these days, with a dupe. Not a counterfeit, not a fake logo. Just a product that…
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 glamour with…
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…
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…