This new Essie gel couture bottle is a patent pending design; it will also be protected via trademark law. As with all new products, intellectual property protection is important. And Essie clearly knows it.
Aquazzura Wild Things have been the it-girl shoes of the moment. So Aquazzura “looks for less” have continued showing up, ranging from $26 to $176 (more on that later).
On Tuesday, Aquazzura filed a fashion law case against Ivanka Trump.*
The Aquazzura Wild Things pictured above are the subject of this fashion law case.
Trump is accused of deceptive trade practices, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition.
Aquazzura says that Ivanka Trump’s Hettie shoe (above) is a near identical match to Aquazzura Wild Things and available in the same color palette.
As I show below, there have been many close copies of Aquazzura Wild Things.
This fashion law issue can be settled out of court but perhaps Aquazzura is going after Trump because of the history of alleged copying. Continue Reading…
Chanel DIY Fashion Project
DIY your high fashion look for less, inspired by Chanel’s Cruise 2017 collection.
As I explained in my recent post, Fueling Capitalism in Cuba #ChanelCruiseCuba, Chanel’s Cruise 2017 beret is the perfect blend of French and Cuban culture.
You can make your own Chanel inspired beret for as little as $9.
I have not seen it for sale but I am willing to bet that the price tag will be more than what the average person in Cuba makes in one year.
Chanel’s beret is ripe for a fashion DIY. —Like my Chanel USB lipstick.
It is basically uncontested that the world is overdue for another Legally Blonde movie. But is America’s sweetheart, Reese Witherspoon, so dedicated to a Legally Blonde trilogy that she will star in a self directed fashion law saga?
Well, not exactly. Continue Reading…