TAG ARCHIVES: FAST FASHION
Zara’s Prices Unaffected by Spanish VAT Hike
316 days ago - The Fashion LawyerThe Spanish government recently announced VAT increase from 18% to 21% and Inditex kindly decided to absorb the increase and will not increase the prices of its products. The Inditex Group is one of the largest fashion retailers in the world, owning Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home, Uterque and many … Read More
Move over America: Brits Have £30 Billion Worth of Unused Clothing
317 days ago - The Fashion LawyerI have written about fast fashion, excessive shopping (ie shopaholics) and the damages our habits cause to the environment. Often the US becomes the beating stick when studies are done on consumer behaviours, because Americans are considered excessive shoppers (I didn’t make this up!). Brits on the other hand are known to be frugal, savvy … Read More
Why Does Everyone Blame China? Cheap Fashion Impacts Economies
318 days ago - The Fashion LawyerChina this, China that, it’s all about China right now. Every Tom, Mary and Jane is trying to set up shop in China, be it brick and mortar or e-commerce. However, many fashion industries around the world are suffering because of China’s dominance in the fashion industry. Many countries blame China for the downfall of … Read More
Use of The Swastika in Fashion
339 days ago - Fashion IncubatorI am delving into the business of fashion buying. Yes, yours truly is exploring this avenue, as I source products for Western style curators. Yes! (Excited grin). Anyways, one my little quest, I came across a handbag designer I very much like. The only problem is she uses the swastika a lot in her designs. … Read More
Christian Louboutin’s Never Ending Quest to Protect the Red Sole: CL v Zara
347 days ago - The Fashion LawyerChristian Louboutin’s (CL) red sole is visible on the feet of most women. You can spot them a mile away, which adds to their allure. Red according to CL is the colour of love. This colour he has been trying to protect for a while now in the case: CL v YSL, where the two … Read More
Fast Fashion is an Environmental Hazard!
352 days ago - The Fashion LawyerShopaholics please beware that there are consequences for our actions. How many times have you heard the phrase “my shopping is not hurting anyone”. I really get annoyed whenever I hear that. Youtube gurus love to say it when they brag about their “hauls”. Well, I hope the poster below will finally lay that phrase … Read More