Fashion Law and Workplace Safety: Understanding Liability Across the Fashion Supply Chain
The fashion industry is often associated with creativity, innovation, and luxury, but behind every collection lies a complex network of manufacturers, logistics providers, warehouses,…
Body Without Consent: Virtual Try-On, Biometric Body-Scanning, and the Blind Spot in India’s DPDP Regime
Introduction A shopper browsing a fashion e-commerce platform uploads a full-body photograph to visualise how a garment might fit before purchase. Within seconds, the…
Selective Distribution in Luxury: Why Brands Can Choose Who Sells Them
How selective distribution lets luxury brands choose their retailers: EU and UK block exemptions, Coty and Pierre Fabre, US rules and grey market resale.…
Audemars Piguet Owner Explained: Who Owns AP, Rolex and Patek Philippe
Who owns Audemars Piguet, Rolex and Patek Philippe, how they compare with Richemont, Swatch and LVMH, and why ownership shapes trade marks and dealers.…
Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles in the US: California SB 707 and What Brands Will Pay
California SB 707 brings textile EPR to the US: who counts as a producer, the Landbell USA PRO, what brands pay now and later,…
Who put the “Black’ in Mourning? Its Legacy
Where I am from, we do not have a specific colour scheme for funerals. We wear what feels comfortable to us, because funerals mean…
Sol de Janeiro’s Dupe Lawsuit Against MCoBeauty Hits a Legal Roadblock
The debate over beauty dupes is no longer limited to price comparisons and viral product recommendations. Sol de Janeiro’s legal battle against Australian beauty…
Beyond the Scent: Chanel No.5 and the Legal Protection of Iconic Perfume Bottle Designs in the EU
Why the EUIPO blocked Chaos Perfumes' bottle mark after Chanel's No.5 opposition, and what Article 8(5) means for 3D marks in fashion and beauty.…
Amazon Merch on Demand Ruling: What Apparel Brands Should Learn From Weekend Warrior’s Fight
An Ohio court let a T-shirt brand's copyright claims against Amazon's Merch on Demand go forward. Here is what apparel brand owners should take…
Ethical Clothing Brands: How to Check the Claims Before You Buy
How to test ethical clothing brands' claims: what each certification covers, the US, UK and EU rules on claims, red flags and free supply…