Designer & Fashion Insiders Behavior (PLEASE READ POST #1 BEFORE POSTING)

[Littleathquakes]

That's a shame cause they have some of the hottest male models on their roster. Like my bf, Chad White.

 

[russianelf]

Why is he so pressed though?

 

[orchidee]

The level of unprofessionalism...far too much.

 

[christian zh]

The level of unprofessionalism...far too much.

I read it with Latrice's voice.

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

I read it with Latrice's voice.

i did as well

 

[Mea Culpa]

I read it with Latrice's voice.

Same! And now I can't stop giggling about it...

 

[mathiaskatz]

can anyone repost? can't see the images

 

[AtticusFinch]

I want to share something that happened to me and my friends.

In the design industry Ralph Lauren would put on fake interviews so that recruiting agencies would send their best candidates to their interviews. Once the interview start, Ralph Lauren designers would take pictures of your portfolio. Ralph HR would send you to have interviews with all of their divisions in the company so that everyone would have a dip of your work FOR FREE. Then they would ask you to design a project, aka a small collection as a pitch to get the position. When the project is done they would either ask you for a copy or take pictures and you never hear from them again. This is a common practice that Ralph Lauren continues to employ. Why pay when you can put on fake interviews and get ideas at no cost, since candidates want to get the position so they obviously would only present their best work.

As their stock continues to slide, they have to come up with a way to get people to do work without having to pay a single penny.

That happens in every industry
I've seen it happen with fashion buying
All manner of Consulting
IT Strategy and innovation

Etc etc

Everyone was overqualified free labour

 

[StoneSkipper]

I remember reading something similar in @diet_prada...

Two months before this show, @tz_terrencezhou sent these portfolio images to @viktor_and_rolf in an internship application. The heads were created in collaboration with @mermaidboobs for his oversized, reimagined garments. To see this work show up at couture week so soon after is a nightmare for a young designer. Is it coincidence or another case of a big designer preying on the talent of someone new, since it's so often gotten away with? #dietpradadetectives #terrencezhou #parsons #mfa #csm #centralsaintmartins #csmfashion #designer #knockoff #pfw #couture #aw17 #coutureaw17 #viktorandrolf #viktorrolf #flowerbomb #oversized #avantgarde #theater #dollhead #plasticsugery #doll #art #model #wiwt #ootd #dietprada

 

[AtticusFinch]

Likely already discussed - extension of the above.

"Designer Marc Jacobs has been stealing my ideas, my style, my photos and my concepts for five years. My unique fashion designs have enticed Marc to reproduce my creations across the brands he has his hand in. "


http://styleangelique.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/marc-jacobs-stole-angel-bartas-ideas.html?m=1

 

[dior_couture1245]

^^Um.....she has been belligerent about this online for years. It's the weirdest and most pitiful thing.

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Is it true? I mean, we all know he's stolen stuff before, it's not beyond the realm of possibility ...

 

[AtticusFinch]

^ Is it true? I mean, we all know he's stolen stuff before, it's not beyond the realm of possibility ...

I absolutely believe it.
He's known for treating his models and interns like rubbish too.

He definitely knew her - did visit the gym with her and measure her himself. If he is as manipulative as she says it's all valid that to her face (notice it's behind closed doors) he's 100% complementary then when she leaves mocks her.
What else would he do? This is the girl I'm stealing ideas from. If he planned to just use her this protects his side of the story.

http://www.thefrisky.com/2013-02-15...oman-who-is-stalking-marc-jacobs-online?amp=1

 

[Littleathquakes]

Marc has some very attractive best friends...

Anyways, her 'proof' doesn't convince me. Hardly anything that she posted and compared to Marc's works was entirely unique or profound.

 

[Benn98]

Marc has some very attractive best friends...

I'm not surprised personally, it's his type after all. Also wouldn't be surprised if these ' best friends' formed part of famous 10-man orgies.

 

[Lola701]

Likely already discussed - extension of the above.

"Designer Marc Jacobs has been stealing my ideas, my style, my photos and my concepts for five years. My unique fashion designs have enticed Marc to reproduce my creations across the brands he has his hand in. "


http://styleangelique.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/marc-jacobs-stole-angel-bartas-ideas.html?m=1

She must be the only one believing this. This is the cringiest thing i've ever seen.
I guess she invented fashion as well...
I can't believe i actually spend some time to read that.

 

[GivenchyHomme]

She's been around for a long time. Every once in a while I'll re-read her blog just to have a good chuckle.

 

[dodencebt]

Oh my God, that was my favorite blog to read growing up! That girl is delusional with a capital D.

 

[whitewine82]

Gucci Escalates Legal Battle with Forever 21
The Italian luxury brand has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for allegedly knocking off its trademark 'blue-red-blue' and 'green-red-green' stripe webbing as it ramps up its legal battle with the American fast fashion chain.

LOS ANGELES, United States — Gucci has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for allegedly knocking off its trademark “blue-red-blue” and “green-red-green” stripe webbing as it escalates its battle with the American fast fashion chain known for taking inspiration from designer brands.

The contents of the filing include a motion to dismiss Forever 21’s earlier complaint against a threat of trademark litigation from Gucci and counterclaims of its own for trademark infringement, trademark dilution and unfair competition.

"Gucci America brings these counterclaims because Forever 21 has challenged its most valuable and widely known marks," according to a copy of the filing seen by BoF. "And further because Forever 21’s legal assault, like its business model, is built on undermining the very notion of trademark protection, which is of critical importance to Gucci America’s brand."

The complaint was made in the United States District Court, Central District of California, at 6am local time.

The lawsuit is the latest move by Gucci to defend its trademarks after Forever 21 hit back against a wave of cease-and-desist letters the luxury brand sent the retailer over of its use of the stripe webbing on several items. The pieces include a silver bomber jacket, a floral bomber jacket, a butterfly jumper, a green tiger motif jumper and a striped choker, all lookalike designs with a striped webbing. The items are not currently listed on the Forever 21 website. Forever 21 filed its case in the US District Court in California in June, seeking protection against a threat of trademark litigation.

In its complaint, the fast fashion giant said Gucci “should not be allowed to claim that Gucci, alone, has a monopoly on all blue-red-blue and green-red-green striped clothing and accessory items… Any use of stripes or color bands on clothing sold by Forever 21 is ornamental, decorative and aesthetically functional.”

Forever 21 could not be reached for comment regarding the latest filing at the time of publication.

While Forever 21 may argue it is not infringing Gucci’s trademarks, it may be no coincidence that several fast fashion players appear to have turned to Gucci for design inspiration at a time when the luxury label has become one of the most influential and successful brands in fashion. Sales climbed 43.4 percent in the first half of 2017, a stellar performance for parent company Kering.

To prove trademark infringement, Gucci must show there is a high degree of possibility that a consumer seeing Forever 21’s items with the striped webbing in question could be deceived into believing they may be Gucci products. Gucci may be able to meet this threshold if it can prove consumers could mistakenly believe these products are part of a collaboration with Forever 21.

“The Gucci stripes have been registered in many product categories for long enough to achieve incontestable status,” says Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School. “Forever 21 may not even expect to win. Instead, the fast fashion chain may wish to signal to other brands that sending cease-and-desist letters may prove more expensive than anticipated.” Forever 21’s complaint appears to have a second goal as well, she adds: “to cast the fast-fashion company publicly as a victim rather than a design pirate or a parasite.”

Forever 21 has long faced the wrath of other brands alleging its products are copycats of their designs. This year, Puma, also owned by Gucci parent Kering, filed a lawsuit claiming the retailer had copied three of the shoe designs from the company’s Fenty Puma by Rihanna collection. Also this year, Mara Hoffman, the swimwear brand, also filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for infringing copyright of her "Leaf" print in its swimwear. A case filed by Adidas against Forever 21 over the alleged use of the sportswear giant’s three-stripe trademark on footwear and clothing is also currently making its way through the courts. Anthropologie, Anna Sui and Diane Von Furstenberg have all have sued Forever 21 over trademark and copyright infringement in the past.

Designer labels often argue that copies not only hurt sales, but dilute brand equity through association with lower quality product. This is especially important for luxury brands, which often trade on their values and wider cultural meaning as much as their products.

But while knockoffs undoubtedly damage brands, some argue that copycats, instead of damaging sales, actually help to drive the luxury industry, creating demand for next season’s items amongst more discerning consumers when previously released designs are adopted by the masses. Over a decade ago, law professors Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman wrote about “the piracy paradox” arguing that copying by mass-market chains helped to drive the kind of “induced obsolescence” that moves the fashion market forward.

But trademarks like Gucci’s striped webbing — a signifier of the brand, its quality and design — are another matter and with its recent legal action, Gucci is clearly signalling it will defend them. Gucci’s first use of “blue-red-blue” and “green-red-green” stripe webbing in the US was in 1963 on products including bridles, walking sticks and necktie cases. US trademark registrations for the striped webbing were issued in 1979 and 1988, respectively.

If Forever 21 does win the case, designer brands may have to re-evaluate the use of trademark protection and even whether there is unrecognised risk in sending cease-and-desist letters. Forever 21’s pre-emptive strike, taking Gucci to court first, may signal that the fast fashion company may no longer treat financial settlements, the common outcome of these kinds of cases, as a cost of doing business in alleged knockoffs, Scafidi says.

Ironically, Gucci’s complaint comes as references to counterfeit culture have become a high fashion trend. Indeed, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has made ironic references to counterfeit and copycat culture with in his own designs, notably with “Guccy,” “Guccification” and “Guccify Yourself” logo t-shirts. The designer also caused consternation after a puff-sleeved bomber jacket presented at the Gucci’s last cruise show liberally referenced a bootleg Louis Vuitton coat designed by the Harlem tailor Dapper Dan. Michele later claimed the piece was an homage.

Source: https://www.businessoffashion.com/a.../gucci-escalates-legal-battle-with-forever-21

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Just goes to show that the designer's perspective and the legal team's perspective are two entirely different things ...