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How Yves Saint Laurent Changed the Way the World Dresses
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. The history of modern fashion cannot be discussed without acknowledging the profound influence of Yves Saint Laurent. Often celebrated as one of the twentieth century’s greatest couturiers, Saint Laurent transformed fashion from a means of adornment into a medium of cultural expression, artistic experimentation, and social…
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Why Naomi Osaka Became Fashion’s Favourite Champion?
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. Fashion has never been interested in athletes merely because they win. Victory may secure headlines, rankings, and trophies, but it does not automatically translate into cultural relevance. The fashion industry has long gravitated towards personalities who embody narratives larger than their professions, individuals whose influence extends…
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June 2026 in Review: From Copyright Day to MetaBirkins
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. June 2026 reaffirmed that fashion law is no longer confined to couture ateliers or courtroom disputes over counterfeit handbags. Throughout the month, significant legal developments unfolded across copyright, trademarks, trade dress, and digital assets, illustrating how intellectual property continues to underpin innovation within the fashion industry.…
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How Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens Built Empires Without Obvious Branding
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. The trajectories of Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens offer a compelling counter-narrative to fashion’s reliance on ostentatious branding. Emerging from unconventional origins, Yamamoto delivering a seismic Paris debut in 1981 and Owens launching in Los Angeles in 1994, both designers anchored their empires in a rigorous…
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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
Issued by the Editorial Board, Fashion Law IP Blog. Introduction Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) such as textiles, attire, ornamentation, symbols and designs are deeply woven into Indigenous identity. Fashion designers often draw on these motifs for inspiration, but using Indigenous designs or words without permission can inflict real harm. As WIPO notes, employing elements of…
