Legally Yours. Givenchy Slams BCBG with Handbag Lawsuit

  Givenchy's Nightingale handbag The bag wars are indeed an ugly game. Luxury house Givenchy filed a federal lawsuit against BCBG Max Azria Group Inc., alleging that its Nightingale bag, retailing for $2,175, is the object of trade dress infringement by contemporary line BCBGeneration’s Rembrandt bag, which retailed for $118 (but is no longer available …

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Louis Vuitton Knocks Out Knock-Offs

Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but Louis Vuitton doesn't see it that way. Unless you've been wearing Lady Gaga's bejeweled sunglasses for your entire life, you probably see at least a handful of counterfeit Louis Vuitton bags stroll by you on a daily basis. Some are blatantly fake with different letters on …

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More Turmoil at Halston

This brand seems to have more issues than a box has tissues. Page Six is confirming Halston chief executive officer Bonnie Takhar was let go from the fashion house yesterday. Takhar had been with Halston since the brand's relaunch in 2007 from Jimmy Choo, but sources said creative differences within the company led to her …

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Fall/Winter'10 Trends. Over-the-Knee Boots Redux

Was I excited to see this trend was back for a second season. Especially since I took a risk and bought a pair of Pour La Victoire over-the-knee boots at the end of last winter on sale to save for this year! Phew. Now personally I prefer over-the-knee boots with a low heel or a …

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Wear Your Cravings On Your Sleeve (Or Your Body)

Before Lady Gaga even could dream of wearing a meat gown, there was a meat pencil skirt. Photographer Ted Sabarese teamed up with models and designers to do a series of outfits constructed out of the foods those models crave the most. An artichoke gown, pasta suit, a baguette frock, waffle pants, and a meat …

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