[Spike413]

^ I know what you mean, but in the cases of a designer item being knocked off entirely, there is no justification and the original should be copyrighted.

Artwork is, photography is, sculptures are, music is, and yet all of those things cause a trickle down effect, one artist being inspired by another. But if an artist were to actually copy a piece by another, it's a pretty black and white case, the original artist is protected.

All I can say is a very enthusiastic FINALLY. This whole issue goes back to the fact that no one regards fashion as anything more than "just clothes". Designer's work isn't taken seriously outside of a high fashion environment, and therefore knockoff artists can justify doing what they do as being strictly business. It's high time that changed.