Fashion Law Network

Hosted by Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben MBA., Esq.

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Welcome to Fashion Law Network! I am a patent attorney at Caldwell Law, the go-to firm for patent filers. This is a monthly podcast where I will be discussing fashion related legal news and lawsuits. If you would like to learn more about my firm, visit caldwellip.com. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

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May 31, 202625 min

Birkin Bag Barriers: Pt. 2

This episode is all about Hermes and the recent updates regarding the 2024 antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California alleging that Hermes is engaging in anticompetitive activities relating to the sale of the Hermes Birkin handbags. I provide my legal analysis and discussion on the lawsuit and all the updates (including an appeal by Hermes) which includes Hermes' alleged practice of requiring customers to spend thousands of dollars on ancillary products before obtaining an "opportunity" to purchase a Birkin bag.Episode Notes:1. Cavalleri v. Hermes, N.D. Cal., No. 3:24-cv-01707

April 30, 202620 min

War on Fashion

This episode is all about the implications of the Iran War on the fashion industry, the sweeping US tarrifs and the recent change to the "de minimis $800" loophole. During the second half of the episode I discuss and analyze the recent UK based trademarking infringement lawsuit Estee Lauder v. Jo Malone which is all about the implications of a personal name as a trademark. Enjoy and thank you for listenting!

March 1, 202621 min

The Unraveling of Saks Fifth Avenue

This episode is all about the luxury Saks Fifth Avenue department store and the recent chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I break down how Saks Global went from Manhattan icon to bankruptcy court in record time, drowning in junk bonds, unpaid vendor bills, and a 'death spiral' of empty shelves and what a stripped-down, restructured future looks like for high-end retail. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

December 1, 202523 min

The Furniture Wars

This episode is all about the cut-throat world of feuding luxury furniture design houses with a focus on Restoration Hardware (RH). I begin the episode with some background history of Restoration Hardware, namely, how it transformed from a humble hardware store to a billion dollar empire. Then I discuss and analyze three recent lawsuits involing trade dress and copyright infringement that RH has been embroiled in. Enjoy and thank you for listening! Episode Notes: 1. Restoration Hardware v. Crate and Barrell (2017) 2. Chrisopher Boots v. Restoration Hardware et al. (2019) 3. Arhaus v. Restoration Hardware (2025)

October 31, 202522 min

Gucci Crisis

This episode is all about the Gucci fashion house and the downturn the brand has been experiencing. I begin the episode with recent news at Gucci and then provide a brief history of the Gucci fashion house. Next, I provide a discussion and legal analysis of the Gucci v. Guess nine year long legal battle and then and I conclude the episode with an update on the recent Gucci v. Lord and Taylor lawsuit.Episode Notes: 1. Gucci America, Inc. v. Guess?, Inc., 843 F. Supp. 2d 412 (S.D.N.Y. 2012)2. Gucci America, Inc. v. LORD & TAYLOR ECOMM LLC, 1:23-cv-10239 (S.D.N.Y. 2025)

September 30, 202531 min

Trouble at Neiman's

This episide is all about Neiman Marcus, and the significant changes as the store operates under its new owner, Saks Global, following a $2.7 billion acquisition and much more. In the second half of the episode I provide my legal analysis and discussion about a recent lawsuit involving Net-a-Porter founder, Natalie Massenet, which is shocking the fashion world. Episode Notes: 1. Massenet v. Torstensson, et al., 25STCV24516 (Cal. Sup.)2.. Minding the Store by Stanley Marcus Book⁠https://www.amazon.com/Minding-Store-Stanley-Marcus/dp/157441139X⁠3. Jackie Macia,The Saks Neiman Marcus Merger : The Future of Luxury Retail From a Legal Business Perspective, University of Miami Law Review (2025).

May 31, 202528 min

"Fuct'" Yeah! Success at the Supreme Court

This episode features a very special guest, Erik Brunetti, founder of one of the most influential streetwear brands - Fuct. When Erik's trademark application for 'Fuct' was denied numerous times by the USPTO due allegedly being “scandalous and immoral,” he became impassioned and ended up taking his case all the way to the Supreme Court (alongside his attorney, John Sommers) winning the ultimate battle. Listen to his story here. Episode time stamps: (00:28) I provide a brief background and legal timeline of the Iancu v. Brunetti case, including audio clips from the oral argument of the Supreme Court hearing (8:08) Interview with Erik Brunetti

April 27, 202522 min

Luxury Shrink in Wake of Tariff Turmoil

On this episode I discuss the recently imposed tariffs on goods from abroad, including a detailed tariff timeline, the impact the tariffs may have on the luxury fashion sector, namely, how these tariffs are likely to increase the demand for secondhand luxury goods. At the end of the episode I provide a legal discussion and analysis on the recent update to the landmark secondhand luxury goods case Chanel v. What Goes Around Comes Around. Enjoy and thank you for listening! Episode Notes: Chanel, Inc. v. WGACA, LLC, 1:18-cv-02253 (SDNY)

March 30, 202523 min

Luxury Ski Fashion

"Ski fashion" is one the season's hottest trends, even for brands that previously had no ties to winter sports. I discuss the top luxury ski fashion brands, with a focus on Moncler, and then provide a discussion and my legal analysis on a recent lawsuit Moncler filed against 175 online-store defendants for trademark infringement (Moncler S.p.A. v. abc2688793 et al. 1:23-cv-05378). Enjoy and thank you for listening!

February 23, 202527 min

Don't Copy My Social Media Aesthetic!

This episode is all about influencers, social media aesthetics and the "first of it's kind" lawsuit centering on the scope of protection attached to a personalized social media aesthetic. Enjoy and thank you for listening! Episode Notes: Gifford v. Sheil, 1:24-cv-00423 (W.D. Tex.)

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