April 7, 2007
Fashion Copyright and Vintage
The new issue of Fashiontribes is finally up at Moli.com. Be sure to check it out and leave me some feedback if you'd like.
The biggest story was She's a Betty's article on Fashion Copyright issues and the potential law suits against low end retailers and manufacturers knocking off designer fashions. It's a hot topic and worthy of debate.
I'm torn-on one hand I do feel guilty when I inadvertently purchase a designer knock off. For example, I bought a quilted, kiss lock, leopard print bag a little shop in the mall, and then I realized, after I brought it home, that it looked an awful lot like a modified Marc Jacobs Stam bag. It's still in my trunk. I feel sort of guilty.
But I get really annoyed that Diane Von Furstenburg thinks she can charge $300 for a dress that is made in China. If Forever 21 sees a huge hit in this dress, and they make their clothes in Asia also, what is the real difference in the dress? But in this case, DVF would probably win her case because it is a clear cut knock off.
Stephanie of Pretty Baby Vintage and I added our two cents about how vintage designs are always knocked off. Marc Jacobs and Zac Posen can attest to that.
This is one of the many reasons I wear vintage. There hasn't been innovative and beautiful design since the middle of the last century. Everyone knocks everyone off because we have lost what really matters: style!
What do you think? Are knock offs ok?
Posted by Sandra at April 7, 2007 12:35 AM
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