Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, New York, London, or even newer fashion capitals such as Mumbai and Shanghai, are not just another glossy display of fashion. They are also huge commercial events in which art, business and law converge. Each runway show is backed with an unspoken network of contracts, insurance packages, license agreements and legal protection of labour. They are important legal aspects, as they define who is responsible in the event of failure, what sponsors must maintain, and how performers, in particular models, are protected. The insight into the following concerns reveals that fashion weeks have as much … Continue reading Fashion Weeks and Event Law: Liability, Sponsorship, and Performer Rights