Coutorture

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/24/09 Designers Head To Capital Hill & More

coutorture — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:23:49 -0700

Maria Cornejo, Jason Wu, Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon Panichgul are heading to Washington to fight for their intellectual property.

Publishers are looking at new consumer studies for leeway when selling September issue ads.

An art collector is suing Louis Vuitton for fraud over a Murakami print.

Kate Moss is said to be wearing a custom Stephen Jones turban to the Met gala.

Quote Of The Day: Behind The Trovata, Forever 21 Lawsuit

coutorture — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:03:51 -0700

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Unlike other suits brought against Forever 21 in recent years by companies such as Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, BeBe Stores and Anthropologie, the Trovata suit does not allege copyright violations. Under current law, only original prints or graphics on clothes can be copyrighted - as they are considered artwork - and Trovata’s suit focuses on Forever 21’s copying of its unique button placements, decorative stitching, fabric patterns and other details.

”"Trovata, Forever 21 Case Set For Trial" WWD

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/13/09 Matthew Williamson For H&M Ads & More

coutorture — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:33:52 -0700

Matthew Williamson's H&M ads have been revealed and feature model Daria Werbowy on the beach...

Some misses' specialty stores, like Ann Taylor and Chicos, are failing to update their retail strategies.

French Elle's April issue features a number of top models and actresses without makeup or retouching.

Trovata's suit against Forever 21 for copying a number of its designs is slated to go to trial next month.