TAG ARCHIVES: YSL
Rumour Has It: YSL Contemplates a Name Change [UPDATE]
333 days ago - Vanity CoutureUpdate: It is official! Confirming the rumours, a YSL spokeswoman told WWD that in an effort to capture the energy that surrounded the mythic designer’s thrust into the ready-to-wear category in 1966, Hedi Slimane has decided to go back to basics. The brand will be Saint Laurent Paris. In 1966 it was called Saint Laurent … Read More
Christian Louboutin’s Never Ending Quest to Protect the Red Sole: CL v Zara
343 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
What is Fashion? Fashion According to Tom Ford
370 days ago - The Fashion LawyerWe all have our own view on fashion and so does Tom Ford. The designer was in New York and spoke at 92Y, where he stated that fashion is not so much an art as it is a functional item. I am sure the folks proposing intellectual property rights for the fashion industry do not … Read More
Hottest Fashion Law News This Week
436 days ago - The Fashion LawyerHello my wonderful fashionistas, fashion law is at an all time high. This week I was on the edge of my seat and it was a major task keeping up with who did what, when and where. Luckily, I am here to list the hottest fashion law news, so you can be in the know. … Read More
Fashion Law Curated
444 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerThis week I was greatly entertained by the fashion law news. Here are my top, drop out of my seat picks: Court ruled Chinese court held that Hermes’ Chinese name is not well-known among Chinese on the mainland. There are lessons to be learnt. US court rules that Gucci v Guess Trademark suit can go … Read More
Christian Loubouttin v YSL: What’s the importance for Asia?
481 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerChristian Louboutin (CL) owns US Trademark Registration No. 3,361,597, which is described in the registration certificate as “lacquered red sole on footwear”. In Mr Louboutin’s mind therefore, he owns the use of the colour red on the sole of shoes and has the power to stop other designers from using the colour on the soles … Read More