CATEGORY ARCHIVES: THE FASHION LAWYER
Fashion law in the news: The round-up
412 days ago - The Fashion LawyerLast week was a depressing week in Asia. Protesting garment workers were beaten in Cambodia. The workers were striking for higher wages and better working conditions. It was reported that at least 3 women were badly hurt. This is the ugly side of the business of fashion. Our prayers are with the workers who got hurt. … Read More
Yoshifumi Omura: An Alternative to the Luxury Fashion Model
417 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerI watched an interview recently of Yoshifumi Omura, a Japanese mogul who has been on the Forbes’ 200 Best Under a Billion list. I found the interview very interesting, and a breath of fresh air. I had to share my thoughts with you. In this era of luxury, every brand is trying to re-position itself … Read More
Fashion Lawyer 101: It is ok to rant and rave
419 days ago - The Fashion LawyerFashion lawyers are legal experts too. Sometimes I feel as though people think I am in design studios all day twiddling my thumbs as I look at models wearing the latest trends. At least, I think that’s what some of my friends think I do. I assure you I don’t do that! In fact, fashion … Read More
Copycat China: Lessons Learnt from New York
420 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerI read an article recently, which stated that China copycats challenge US small businesses. This sentiment has been around for some time. In fact, daily I am bombarded with editorials about how China is counterfeiting everything and for the sake of fashion, they should stop. I want to add my two cents to the debate. Rise … Read More
In the news: Fashion Law Round-Up
420 days ago - The Fashion LawyerWell, it is the beginning of a new week, and a new year for Hindus. Friday was the start of a New Year for Hindus and Bali was alive with song and dance. Even though I didn’t jet off the Bali, having observed other rituals/ceremonies, I know they celebrated the new year well. Happy New … Read More
Important Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Asia
424 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerChina The State Administration for Industry and Commerce announced that the examination period for trademark applications has been reduced to 10 months. This new time period is comparable to the US and Japan. The examination period for opposition has also been reduced, it will now be 18 months. New Zealand The Copyright Amendment Act and Trade … Read More
Fashion Law in the News
426 days ago - The Fashion LawyerI know this is a bit late, but better late than never! Also, lucky for you, this means you will get the juicy fashion law round-up twice this week (yahoooo!). So here goes fashionistas, the past week was eventful as usual in the world of fashion. 1. International developments India finally decided to reverse the … Read More
Girl Model: Are Foreign Models in Japan being Mistreated?
427 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerGirl Model is a documentary by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin, and it is about Japan’s insatiable appetite for Russian girls. Ashley, once a model in the US, works as a professional scout. She suggests that she is conflicted because she makes her living from recruiting youngest girls and sending them to Japan. Knowing very well the fate that awaits … Read More
Fashion Lawyer 101: WTGobbledygook!
427 days ago - The Fashion LawyerVery early in my legal career I realised that I spoke differently from my clients (and even friends). This might be very obvious to many, but after years of indoctrination tuition, you begin to think that everyone talks in legal jargon on a daily basis. The jokes you find funny, normal people don’t (not that … Read More
Fashion Lawyer 101: What not to take to court: Vlieger & Vandam Guardian Angel Bags
433 days ago - The Fashion Lawyer, Vanity CoutureAmsterdam accessories label Vlieger & Vandam have been making these bags for some time now. Celebrities like Rihanna love the bags and have been spotted carrying them. The designers Hein van Dam and Carlien Vlieger created the bag, it is said, because of the rise in crime and violence and people’s increased perception of fear. … Read More