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Hefty fines for US, Canadian counterfeiters... - 12/13/2011
"Annually, counterfeit goods worth an estimated USD600 billion (6 percent of world trade) are traded around the world..."
"...in the US and Canada, two recent decisions have highlighted just how serious dealing in counterfeit goods is considered to be in those jurisdictions."
"In New York, the Federal Court ordered online counterfeiters to pay damages to Tory Burch, a luxury fashion brand, in the amount of USD164 million. This is believed to be the largest damages award in the fashion industry ever. The counterfeiters had created 232 professional-looking websites through which to sell counterfeit goods bearing the trademarks of Tory Burch."
Read more at BizCommunity.com
Marc Jacobs Wants Your Awkward Holiday Photos -12/12/11
"In a stroke of advertising and social media brilliance, the team at Marc Jacobs has capitalized on embarrassing holiday cards, parties, and gift-giving and decided to share videos of these [embarrassing holiday photo] interactions on their MarcFam site."
Read more at StyleCaster.com and Submit Your Holiday Photos to the MarcFam Web Site.
John Galliano, Michael Kors, Vera Wang Ranked as 2011's Most 'Buzzed’ Designers - 12/11/11
"...couture designers like John Galliano, Michael Kors, Vera Wang and Jason Wu are among the most "buzzed" designers of the year 2011."
"...coming at the top spot is American fashion designer Michael Kors, known for designing classic American sportswear for women."
Read more at IBT International Business times.
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