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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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FASHION SHOWS AS COPYRIGHTABLE WORKS IN FRANCE: CAN THE SAME APPROACH BE TAKEN BY INDIAN COURTS?
This article is authored by Mandasmitha J, an LLM graduate from Christ University, Assistant Professor of Law at Mount Shepherd Law College, Bangalore. INTRODUCTION: Fashion shows have evolved into multidimensional spectacles. Such a situation raises questions about their eligibility for copyright protection. Fashion designers and fashion invest substantial creative effort to execute shows that have…
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Interview with Diya Kumar | Fashion, Law, Real talk.
Founder, YourFashionLawGuide | Founder, Legal Luxe Interviewer: Bornaa BaruahPlatform: Fashion Law IP Blog Edited interview transcript. In this conversation with the Fashion Law IP Blog, Diya Kumar, the mind behind YourFashionLawGuide and the founder of Legal Luxe, shares her perspective on the evolving legal landscape of the fashion industry. Drawing from her work in IP…
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The Elusive Copyright: A Juridical Enquiry into the Protection of an Aesthetic
This article is co-authored by Divija Manaktala, second year B.A. LL.B. (Hon’s), and Sankalp Mirani, fifth year, B.A. LL.B. (Hon’s) at the Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Introduction Aesthetics can be immaterial, yet they have a huge power on the contemporary creative economy. Design, graphics, color schemes and typography and graphic textures all solve to create a…
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Italy’s Fashion Giants Under Scrutiny as Government Cracks Down on Greenwashing and Labor Abuses
This article is co-authored by and Samiksha Shah, Fourth Year, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, University of Mumbai and Sankalp Mirani, Final Year, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. A sweeping government crackdown in Italy is putting the nation’s celebrated fashion sector on notice, demanding an end to deceptive…
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Europe’s New Dawn: How Landmark Legislation is Forcing Fashion to Clean Up Its Act
This article is co-authored by Sankalp Mirani, Final Year, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai and Sarthak Hiremath, Final Year, B.B.A. LL.B., R.L. Law College, Belagavi. Fashion has been, for many years, a fascinating display of ingenuity and the good life. The industry is not just selling clothes; it is selling the identity,…
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When Westside’s Design Go Sideways: India’s Design Duplication Dilemma
This article is co-authored by Maurvi Vohra and Sneha Mishra, fourth year B.A. LL.B. (Hon’s) students at the Institute of Law, Nirma University. Introduction In the modern world, the concept of intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of innovation and creativity. However, even though the “natural rights” with respect to IP is automatically granted upon creation,…
