Fashion Hangover

Lauren Milligan

19 June 2012

Updated Tuesday June 19, 9.03am:  Louis Vuitton's case against Warner Bros for its use of counterfeit Vuitton luggage in The Hangover Part II has been dismissed by a New York federal judge. The luxury label filed a complaint in late 2011, alleging that the use of fake Vuitton products would create "consumer confusion" - but the presiding judge said that the claims were "not plausible" or "particularly compelling" and dismissed the case.
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Louis Vuitton was seeking profits from the film, which grossed roughly $580 million (£370 million), and triple damages, as well as the destruction of all copies of The Hangover Part II.
"We are deeply disappointed in the court's decision," the company told WWD. "We remain committed to protecting our brand, and will remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent inappropriate and misleading use of our trademark for the benefit of our customers."
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Updated Tuesday January 3, 10.12am: Louis Vuitton is going to war with Warner Bros: suing the entertainment giant for profits from it recent blockbuster sequel The Hangover Part II, for using fake copies of its bags in the film.
Despite requests by the luxury label to not feature counterfeit bags - created by Diophy which is also being sued - the fake Louis Vuitton luggage appeared in a scene filmed at the airport.
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"Careful, that is a Louis Vuitton," Zach Galifianakis' eccentric character, Alan, quips as he carries an imitation of the brand's bags, reports WWD. The character mispronounces the French label, and although a joke lies in the fact that he is an unlikely candidate to possess an authentic Louis Vuitton bag, the luxe company argues it is a misrepresentation of its product which will lead to "consumer confusion".
Louis Vuitton wants all copies of The Hangover Part II removed from sale as well as profits from the film - which has taken over $581 million worldwide.

Rosie's Role

Lauren Milligan

19 June 2012

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY will star in the forthcoming Mad Max film along fellow Vogue cover girl Charlize Theron, we can confirm today.
Her publicist has verified the rumours - which began when the model was pictured in Sydney, reportedly auditioning for the role - confirming that the Transformers star will make her next film appearance in the relaunched franchise later this year. Theron is already getting ready for the role, and has shaved her head for the part.
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The George Miller-directed film, entitled Mad Max: Fury Road, does not have a confirmed release date but will also star Tom Hardy and Nicholas Hoult. Huntington-Whiteley is rumoured to be set to play one of five wives alongside fellow model Abbey Lee Kershaw, Zoe Kravitz, Riley Keogh and Adelaide Clemens.
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Hermès Fakes

Lauren Milligan

18 June 2012

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HERMÈS has revealed that an international crime ring producing counterfeit versions of its bags has been dismantled by French police. The company said that several members of Hermès staff had been dismissed following the investigation, but has not confirmed whether they were among the 12 people arrested in connection with the fraud last week.

 

"Eyes And Ears"

Lauren Milligan

18 June 2012

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AMANDA HARLECH is Karl Lagerfeld's "eyes and ears" - her father, arts philanthropist Alan Grieve, has said in a revealing dual interview. Harlech, who began life as a "somewhat spoiled and privileged young woman", he says, worked for Harpers & Queen, and then John Galliano, before becoming indispensible to the Kaiser of fashion.
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"If Karl Lagerfeld wants her in Tokyo, she goes to Tokyo - or Florida, or New York, or Rome," Grieve told the Sunday Times. "She works all day, eats dinner at 3am, when I'm sure she'd like to be in bed, and in between there are emails and texts and phone calls because he never stops."

Proudest Moment

Ella Alexander

18 June 2012

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LILY DONALDSON knows exactly which modelling job she is most proud of - and we thoroughly commend her choice.
"Being on the cover of British Vogue was certainly a highlight," she told us this weekend.
London-born Donaldson certainly has plenty to choose from - as well as walking for Dior and Lanvin last season, she is also a Victoria's Secret regular and cannot wait for the opening of the brand's highly-anticipated debut London store in July.
"I am very, very excited," she said. "It is so much fun working with Victoria's Secret and I love being able to show that womanly side of myself."
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This weekend, the model opened the Harrods summer sale - following in the footsteps of Florence Welch, Eva Herzigova and Jerry Hall.
"Opening the sale of such an iconic London store is such an honour as I grew up here in London," Donaldson explained. "It also gives me a chance to get to the bargains first! I can remember coming to Harrods as a child and being in awe of the store all lit up with fairy lights. The store holds many memories for me and my Granddad bought my first teddy from Harrods."

London Collections: Men

Lauren Milligan

17 June 2012

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Updated Monday June 18, 9.07am:  Christopher Raeburn, Richard James and Nicole Farhi's respective menswear offerings brought the inaugural London Collections: Men to a close last night - before Burberry's Christopher Bailey (joined by Eddie Redmayne), and GQ editor and BFC Menswear Committee chair Dylan Jones and BFC chairman Harold Tillman hosted star-studded parties to end the week in style.
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Men's Trends

Anzej Dezan

18 June 2012

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THE battle between tradition and innovation isn't really a battle at all. The debut London Collections: Men have shown that British menswear is a tight-knit community, willing to overcome any differences when necessary and holding its ground. A mishmash of the old - classic, refined, polished tailoring - and the urban, progressive new kept us longing for a vivacious 2013 summer ahead. To help men cope, the rules are simple: vibrant colours, microscopic textures and a trace of nostalgia.
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