Fashion Law Network

This episode is all about the fast fashion industry which is on fire, both literally and figuratively, due to its popularity and the associated negative environmental impacts. I begin the episode with a synopsis of the fast fashion landscape, focusing on Zara and then discuss a slew of new legislation aimed at fast fashion. I conclude the episode with an overview of lawsuits involving Zara. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

This episode is all about the viral “underconsumption core” trend and how it relates to luxury fashion. I also discuss the most-wanted quiet luxury item, the Hermes Shadow Birkin and then provide an update and my legal analysis/discussion of the Hermes antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California In 2024. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

This episode is all about the recent changes at the Chanel fashion house, namely, the parting ways of artistic director, Virginie Viard with the Chanel fashion house. I discuss employment law, private vs. public company rules/regulations in both the United States and France as they relate to the Chanel fashion house and then provide a history of Chanel at the end of the episode. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

This is a special episode featuring Olga Florida, the founder of Swiss-based fashion line, Cosy Sunday.

Episode Notes:

1. https://cosysunday.com

This is a special episode featuring author, Alexandra Lange, who wrote one of my favorite books, Meet Me by the Fountain all about the inside history of shopping malls. We discuss our favorite mall architecture, current state of malls, future trends and much more! Enjoy and thank you for listening!

This episode is all about Hermes and the recent antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California alleging that Hermes is engaging in anticompetitive activities relating to the sale of the Hermes Birkin handbags. I provide my legal analysis and discussion on the lawsuit which includes Hermes' alleged practice of requiring customers to spend thousand on ancillary products before obtaining an opportunity to purchase a Birkin bag.

Episode Notes:

1. Cavalleri v. Hermes, N.D. Cal., No. 3:24-cv-01707, 3/19/24.

This episode is a deep dive into the recent legal battle that Chanel won against luxury reseller, What Goes Around Comes Around. I provide a timeline of the legal battle, my legal analysis of the recent jury trial and verdict (Chanel v. What Goes Around Comes Around) and a discussion on the future of the luxury reselling landscape. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Episode Notes:

1. Chanel, Inc. v. What Comes Around Goes Around LLC et al, 1:2018cv02253 (S.D.N.Y. 2023)

This episode is all about the Burberry fashion house. I begin with a brief history of the brand and then discuss patent and trademark law in relation to Burberry. I end the episode with my legal analysis and discussion of a trademark opposition involving Burberry Limited and Mattel's "Barbie" trademarks. Enjoy and thank you for listening. 

The Fashion Law Network podcast and statements made are for entertainment purposes only and are not legal advice. If you would like legal advice or a legal consultation you may contact me directly at [email protected]. 

Not Farfetch anymore! This episode is a follow up to my "Who's The Fairest of Them All" Pt. 1 episode when Farfetch was all the rage. How things have changed in a span of barely 2 years... listen to find out what happened to this former #1 ecommerce luxury online platform! I begin with a background of the Farfetch company, the recent events at the company and then I provide a legal discussion of a class action securities fraud lawsuit involving Farfetch. Enjoy and thank you for listenting.

This episode is all about the recent news of various luxury fashion houses reporting a major sales slump- is the "luxury party" over?

I begin this episode with various fashion houses sales news with a focus on the largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH. Then I provide an in-depth legal discussion and analysis on three lawsuits that Gucci filed last week against Century 21, Lord&Taylor and Sam's Club. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Episode Notes:

1.Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2023/07/29/luxury-leaders-sales-drop-in-us-as--aspirational-consumers-put-new-purchases-on-hold/?sh=a7fbc8e415c3

1. ⁠Gucci America, Inc. v. LORD & TAYLOR ECOMM LLC⁠, 1:23-cv-10239 (SDNY)

2. ⁠Gucci America, Inc. v. Sam’s West, Inc., et al.⁠, 1:23-cv-10246 (SDNY)

3.  ⁠Gucci America, Inc. v. Century 21 USA LLC, et al.⁠, 1:23-cv-10247 (SDNY).