Was Nicolas Ghesquière’s Balenciaga Cruise Jacket a Case of Inspiration?
The designer raises eyebrows over eerily reminiscent designs.
Posted 05/14/09 in The Cut
CopyFights
Trovata Fights Forever 21 With Music, Forever 21 Fights Back With Apple Cobbler
The landmark trial over fast-fashion knockoffs has begun.
Our Thoughts on Bravo’s Fashion Show
It's not groundbreaking, of course, but we'll probably watch at least another episode. Here's why.
Posted 04/27/09 in The Cut
Loose Threads
More Legal Troubles for Forever 21; Karl Lagerfeld Heads to Moscow
Also, Speidi got married this weekend and Spencer looked confused.
Posted 02/02/09 in The Cut
MObama Watch
Michelle Obama Knockoffs to Hit Stores in April
A copy of the Narciso Rodriguez election-night dress not included.
Knockoff ‘Sex and the City’ Movie Wedding Gowns Now Available (UPDATED)
For just $15,000, you can get a knockoff of Vivienne Westwood's famed design.
Posted 10/20/08 in The Cut
Knock Offs
Louis Vuitton Wins $3.5 Million in Counterfeit Suit
A company tried to register an "LY" logo that looked similar to their "LV" logo.
Posted 08/25/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Designers Stay Ahead of the Knockoff Curve
Fall and winter knockoffs just don't compare to the real deal, thanks to designers who keep their products luxe and complicated.
Posted 08/25/08 in The Cut
Party Lines
Champion of the Knockoff: ‘Gossip Girl’ Stylist Eric Daman
"You can get the Ferragamo knockoff bag at the mall and still look brilliant. And you should."
Posted 07/18/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Isabel Marant Fights a Knockoff and Wins in France
French fast-fashion chain Naf Naf must pay the label $120,000 for ripping off a black dress.
Posted 05/21/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Lindsay Lohan to D.J. Naomi Campbell's 38th-Birthday Party
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will throw Naomi Campbell's 38th-birthday party in Cannes, luxury companies like Dior have shady manufacturing practices, and Bill Blass might be sold soon.
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