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After Eden: Plus-Size Fashion History at NYFW
Hot Topic‘s sister brand, Torrid, recently announced plans to show at New York Fashion Week — but drew criticism for incorrectly claiming that it would be the 1st plus-size brand to do so. Actually, Eden Miller’s Cabiria Style line was celebrated internationally for breaking that barrier back in 2013 during the Fashion Law Institute’s 3rd anniversary show in the official IMG tents at NYFW. We’re proud that some traditional brands have since followed suit, casting models of all sizes as part of a tend toward greater diversity of all types. The Fashion Law Institute thanks and congratulates Eden again — and welcomes Torrid to the runway.
Protected: Fashion Law Bootcamp: Special Edition Readings
Faces Off: Kendall + Kylie – Tupac – Biggie
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Kendall and Kylie Jenner sparked online outrage over their line of tees imposing their own faces and initials over images of such iconic musicians as Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. The sisters have apologized and the line has been withdrawn — in this Yahoo News article, Professor Scafidi explains why:
It’s possible to thread the needle of legally and culturally acceptable unauthorized use — but attempts to use celebrity images on apparel without permission more often wind up in a face plant.
Eponymous Lex: Legal Risks of Designer Names
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Naming a brand after oneself is a longstanding tradition in the fashion world, but as a number of designers have learned this can be a risky enterprise. Professor Scafidi explains in this article on Quartz:
“Once your name is a corporate asset, then investors are going to want a piece of that corporate asset—or full ownership of that corporate asset—which is great as long as you and your investors are getting along,” Scafidi says. “But typically there will be some point at which you, the designer, and your investors part company, and that leaves you walking nameless into the night.”
For more on this issue, including the story behind Joseph Abboud’s quest to regain the right to use his own name, check out the whole article here.
Is Social Media the New Court of Law for Fashion Copycats?
MarketWatch
“Most of the time, however, indie designers have little legal protection and instead have to appeal to social norms against copying,” said Fordham University law professor and fashion legal expert Susan Scafidi. “In other words, they have to try the case in the court of public opinion and hope that social pressure forces the alleged copyist to do the right thing.”
7 Signs You Are Buying A Counterfeit Product
Kiplinger’s
Professor Scafidi joins Real Real authentication director (and Fashion Law Bootcamp alum!) Graham Wetzbarger in discussing how to identify fake fashion.
As sophisticated as counterfeiters may be in replicating high-demand products, there’s usually at least one giveaway if you look closely enough. Anything that looks sloppy, such as uneven stitching or sloppy edge dye, is a telltale sign of a fake, Scafidi says. Counterfeit products are designed to fool the eye — not the fingertips … .
Protected: War Paint Readings
War Paint
CLE on Broadway!
SOLD OUT!
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Based on the story of the rivalry between cosmetics pioneers Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, War Paint just might be the first musical ever to explore the history of beauty industry industry regulation though songs about Senate hearings, rights of publicity, and trademarks in colors. Join us for a musical matinee and exclusive after-show CLE talkback with legal experts and members of the production!
TIME: Wednesday, June 7, 2-6pm
PLACE: Nederlander Theater, 208 W. 41st St. (between 7th and 8th Aves.)
NYS CLE: 1.0 hour professional practice,
transitional & non-transitional
TICKETS: $149 per ticket (includes front-mezzanine seating and CLE, including talkback with members of the production)
We look forward to seeing you there — to secure your tickets by our deadline to confirm, please order by noon on May 22!
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