Name: Cassidy Foley
What do you do? I’m a student.
What would you never be caught wearing? Something with extreme fur or feathers… that’s a no-go!
What was the last thing you bought? A Longchamp bag.
What do you never leave your house without? My cell phone.
What’s your favorite app? Instagram.
What are you wearing?
A common observation following a runway show is, “That was styled really well.” In some cases, the styling can make or break a collection, which is why people like Katie Grand, Vanessa Traina and Brad Goreski have jobs during fashion week. Good styling showcases the clothes in the best way and also projects an image Read more →
The three-year-long Gucci v. Guess trademark infringement debacle finally came to an end this week in the US, with Gucci awarded the relatively low settlement of $4.7 million in damages (compared to the requested $221 million). But it’s not over yet: WWD is reporting that Gucci is apparently planning to file new brand protection cases in Italy, China, and France. So this is going to drag out for a long time.
But the case has been raising a lot of questions.
After all the tears, heated words and passionate cross examinations, a verdict has finally been reached in the Gucci vs. Guess copyright case, reports WWD.
Gucci has won the three-year-long legal battle over a Guess logo and diamond pattern that the luxury brand says are direct copies of Gucci trademarks. But while Gucci may be the victor, the company isn’t exactly raking in the dough like they expected.
Tearful CEOs, quippy judges, and a no-nonsense, tough-as-nails prosecution lawyer…seriously the Gucci vs. Guess courtroom case couldn’t be juicier if it had been scripted for television.
This is juicier than a Law & Order episode.
Guess’ CEO Paul Marciano took the stand yesterday to defend his brand against Gucci’s knockoff allegations and my, did things get interesting. Marciano, who was questioned for a full four hours, insisted that Guess hadn’t copied Gucci specifically, but had created designs inspired by a multitude of brands that were in fashion at the time, WWD is reporting. When asked about his brand’s diamond-logoed “G” pattern, similar to a Gucci pattern, Marciano said, “This kind of pattern is common in the world of fashion and it’s not particular to Gucci.”
“What I understand here, which is very frequent [in fashion], is an inspiration to create an original bag of G’s with the same components,” he added. “That’s what design is.”
Okay, fine. Except here’s the thing–Guess’ lawyer, Louis Ederer, somehow got his hands on emails between Guess buyers and employees at the company’s footwear provider, Marc Fisher, and they do not help Guess’ case.
Guess who’s in court? Marking what may be the final chapter in a three year-long legal dispute between Gucci and Guess, the two brands faced off in federal court for the first time yesterday. Gucci sued Guess in 2009 for selling items with “studied imitations of the Gucci trademarks” including a green and red stripe Read more →
Christie’s to Auction Off Elizabeth Taylor’s Precious Gems: A date for the auction has not been confirmed, but expect a treasure trove of jewels that is said to be worth over $150 million. {People StyleWatch}
The Puffer Coat–From Sleeping Bag to Fab: We can’t wait to retire our puffer coats when this never ending winter ends, and this time, we’re retiring the bulky jacket for good. Next fall, expect to see the puffer coat in new, much cooler styles. {WWD, subscription required}
Not Everyone Loves Lively: According to Gatecrasher, an employee at Chanel USA is dishing that not everyone at the house is as enamored by Blake Lively as Karl Lagerfeld. The source says that many feel that the all-American starlet and face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle handbag line is “off-brand.” But obviously, what Karl says, goes. {NY Daily News Gatecrasher}
Miami Goes Gaga for a Fake Gaga: While the real Lady Gaga celebrated her 25th birthday in Vegas, an imposter ran around Miami, causing a stir among fans, sales associates and PR people. The faux Gaga made stops at “normal” stores like French Connection and Guess, prompting Guess’ PR Manager to send out a hurried press release announcing the singer’s presence. The spokesperson said that Gaga purchased the Lucy Lace Skirt–a mundane A-line skirt that clearly should have tipped people off that the lookalike was an imposter. {Page Six}
