Doletskaya’s Dark(ish) Past?
The Russian 'Vogue' editor — Anna Wintour's heir apparent — might have more than Balmain in her closet.
Roberto Cavalli Finally Cleared of Tax-Evasion Charges
In 2002 Cavalli was accused of putting $3.2 million in remodeling charges for his grand Tuscan villa on his company's books.
Marc Jacobs International Pays $1 Million to Resolve Bribery Scandal
The company allegedly paid the former superintendent of the space they hold their fashion shows bribes in excess of $35,000.
Posted 11/14/08 in The Cut
Copy Fights
Victoria’s Secret and Phat Farm Settle Trademark Dispute
Phat Fashions sued the lingerie giant in March since the logo for Victoria's Secret's Pink line was too close to theirs for comfort.
Posted 11/13/08 in The Cut
Crime and Punishment
Designer Anand Jon Convicted of Rape
The maximum sentence is life in prison.
Posted 11/11/08 in The Cut
Bra Police
Victoria’s Secret Bras May Contain Formaldehyde, Cause Blisters
A class-action suit against the bra giant could be brewing.
Posted 11/06/08 in The Cut
Political Style
When Will Sarah Palin’s Clothes Go to Charity?
Probably not until Republican National Committee lawyers examine them.
Posted 10/23/08 in The Cut
That Gucci's so Scandalous
Gucci Embroiled in ‘Spy Scandal’
Apparently a former employee is suspected of breaking into secret files and wiretapping.
Posted 10/21/08 in The Cut
Make It Work
Lifetime Enters the ‘Project Runway’ Lawsuit, Delays Air Date Further
We thought the show would return to the air next summer, but now it could take even longer.
Posted 10/20/08 in The Cut
Knock Offs
Louis Vuitton Wins $3.5 Million in Counterfeit Suit
A company tried to register an "LY" logo that looked similar to their "LV" logo.
Posted 10/17/08 in The Cut
Copy Fights
Nike Sues Wal-Mart for Copying Sneakers
Wal-Mart's Shox sneakers are nearly identical in design to Nike's Shox footwear.
Posted 09/16/08 in The Cut
Crime and Punishment
Former Tommy Hilfiger Executive Pleads Guilty to Theft
Martin Boder admitted to stealing more than $19 million from the company.
Posted 08/20/08 in The Cut
Body Issues
Posh Sues Over Diet-Pill Allegations
'Now' magazine reported her sister used to smuggle them to L.A. from the U.K.
Posted 08/12/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Zara Is World’s Largest Retailer; Kate Moss to Wed in Ireland?
Also, Tiffany's appeals the eBay case ruling, and Du Juan is the first Chinese model to bear the Olympic torch.
Posted 08/08/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Ralph Lauren Dodges Retirement Speculation; LVMH Gets Record Counterfeiting Payout
Plus: An auction of hip-hop's "crown jewels," Diesel opens big in Brazil while feeding artsy New Yorkers, and vintage Levi's sell for $36K.
Posted 08/06/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Phoebe Philo Might Be In at Celine; DKNY Does Menswear
Also Cartier sues DKNY, Viktor & Rolf will hit the Hamptons this summer, and Cindy McCain shows more cleavage.
Posted 08/01/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Sony to Pay Louis Vuitton for Past Britney, Da Brat Videos
Sony BMG used Louis Vuitton's trademark pattern in videos and on CDs by Spears, Da Brat, and Ruben Studdard, and now they have to pay!
Posted 08/01/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Man Convicted in Gucci Stock-Fraud Scandal; Sean Avery Dates a Cougar
Also, Dolce & Gabbana needs a new president, Ashton Kutcher lands a Pepe jeans campaign, and Behati's got a new music video.
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