Since the first major fashion documentary featuring designer Isaac Mizrahi, “Unzipped,” made its debut in 1995, the popularity of fashion documentaries has only gained traction. Within the past five years, a smattering of renowned brands, including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton,
Fashion & Apparel Law Blog
Legal Issues Facing the Fashion, Apparel & Beauty Industry
The Fashion & Apparel Law Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the fashion and apparel industries. It covers topics such as wage and hour laws specific to garment manufacturing, liability in the apparel supply chain, advertising and labeling regulations including 'Made in USA' claims, intellectual property concerns, false light and defamation claims in modeling, and pricing laws like those addressing the pink tax. The blog addresses regulatory compliance, labor standards, marketing practices, and litigation risks relevant to fashion brands, manufacturers, retailers, and models.
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FTC Approves Consent Order Regarding “Made in USA” False Claims
Under the Federal Trade Commission’s 1997 Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims, in order to say a product is made in the USA, “all or virtually all” of the product has to be U.S.-made. All significant parts and processing must…
The New Catwalk Experience: New York Tightens Laws for Underage Models
Last week, New York toughened its child labor law protections for models under the age of 18 by passing New York Senate Bill No. 5486. Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the law is set to go into effect within the…
Garbo Would Be Happy: “Do Not Track Bill” Signed Into Law
Greta Garbo, as Grusinskaya in Grand Hotel, was famous for saying: “I want to be alone, I just want to be alone.” On Friday September 27, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed A.B. 370, which requires an operator of a website…
DOMA goes down – Copyright goes up – U.S. v. Windsor, Supreme Court, No. 12-307, decided June 26, 2013
The Supreme Court handed down a far reaching decision throwing out an attempt by Congress to deny the benefits conferred by federal law on same sex couples legally married under state law holding that the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”),…
New York Law Requires Chaperones and Certificates on the Catwalk: A New Era In Modeling?
Both houses of the New York State Legislature unanimously passed a bill on June 12, 2013, that should impact significantly the New York fashion modeling industry. The bill, once signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, would amend the…
Four Wheel Fashion
If you’ve ever wondered what the “lifestyle” of a Porsche driver looks like, look no further than Porsche Design’s latest fashion catalog. Twenty-three glossy pages of sleek leather jackets, modern business blazers, and retro-futuristic day-to-evening wear attempt to define what…
Hashtagging Away Your Rights: Privacy and Publicity Rights in Social Media
The fashion industry is finally loosening its buttons—several decades and a few billion dollars in advertising later, retailers are moving away from using high-priced models and exotic locations to lure customers. Instead, many brands are promoting their designs by relying…
In-FUR-mation Update: New FTC Enforcement Policy for Retailers
Fur was a number one pick this winter season, as seen in magazine editorials, designer ads and fashion shows, showcasing its popularity in collections around the world. Whether jacket, purse, parka or boots, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) mandates that…
Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap
By Dawn Lurie
With comprehensive immigration reform on the horizon and the economy rebounding, the number of H-1B visa filings for foreign temporary professional workers is likely to significantly increase this year. American businesses recognize that to compete in the…