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Proposed Design Law Reforms: How Do These Shape Fashion Law In India?
This article is authored by Vanditha Panuganti, a first-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at University College of Law, Osmania University, The fashion industry thrives in unique design rather than in actual material used to manufacture it. Fashion today is a rapidly expanding industry. In this era of fast fashion and digital platforms, legal protection safeguards…
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MAY 2026 in Review: Fashion, Protest, and Protection
Issued by Antabikhya Gogoi, Research Head, Fashion Law IP Blog. 1. Met Gala 2026 Revives Debate on Cultural Appropriation and Artisan Rights The 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4 under the theme “Costume Art” with a “Fashion is Art” dress code, invited attendees to treat their bodies as blank canvases, producing extravagant ensembles that…
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Hallyu Haute Couture: Navigating the Complex Web of Intellectual Property in K-Pop Fashion
This article is authored by Sanam M.S, a fourth-year B.A. LL.B. student at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Hallyu wave, which is the global rise of South Korean pop music, is no longer just something you hear; it’s also a multi billion-dollar commercially significant visual phenomenon. Fashion is not an afterthought in K-pop; it…
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April 2026 in Review: Fashion Law in Transition
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. April 2026 witnessed significant developments at the intersection of fashion, intellectual property, technology, and regulation. From high-stakes platform litigation to evolving personality rights and regulatory pushback within the European Union, the month reflects a rapidly transforming legal landscape. 1. Shein v. Temu: Escalation of Platform-Based IP…
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Say No to the Dress: The Moral Hazard of Fast Fashion and When Corporations Benefit While Others Pay the Price
This article is authored by Alisha Painkra, second year B.A. L.L.B (Hon’s) student at the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. The Rise of Fast Fashion and the Moral Hazard Framework With the rapid increase in the popularity and use of social media and influencer culture, consumption has become performative. Social media dictates trends, relevance, and…
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Heritage Meets Fashion: Indigenous Rights, Intellectual Property, and Emerging Developments
This article is authored by Priyansh Kanawat, a third year B.A. LL.B. (Hon’s) student at the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam. The article traces how international IP law, rooted in Western ideals of individual authorship, often leaves Indigenous creativity in the public domain, inviting misuse. In response, countries and institutions are turning to sui…
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A Generation That Doesn’t Just Consume, It Controls: Gen Z and the Future of Fashion Law
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. Gen Z consumers (born 1997–2012) are now a driving force in fashion. In India, for example, Gen Z (~27% of population) is projected to command 50% of the fashion market by 2030. Globally, Gen Z’s preferences, fast, affordable, digitally-mediated fashion, are reshaping industry practices. These trends pose new…
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Who Really owns the Fabric of Rap and Hip-Hop?
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. The origins of rap and hip-hop culture in the 1970s South Bronx produced a distinctive streetwear style that quickly influenced mainstream fashion. Pioneering artists wore thrift-store and athletic items, oversized track jackets, Adidas sneakers, bucket hats and chunky gold jewelry, as bold statements. Early icons like…
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The Forgotten Couturiers: Cultural Appropriation, Psychological Harm, and the Legal Void in Western Fashion’s “Inspiration” from India
This article is authored by Adyasha Singh, second year B.A. L.L.B (Hon’s) student at Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Abstract: This article is a critical analysis of the widespread and offensive issue of cultural appropriation of Indian fashion, textiles, jewellery, and overall Indian practices by the western fashion industry. It sheds light on the…
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Virtual Fashion in India: Why the Law Needs a Wardrobe Upgrade
This article is co-authored by Karnika Gaira and Mahi Agrawal, third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hon’s) students at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. In March this year, the European Union (‘EU’) quietly made history for the fashion world. It passed a sweeping new design law that, for the first time, openly welcomes clothing that exists only on…
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