Flattery or theft? 5 fashion lawsuits to remember

Car-Freshner Corporation has settled its lawsuit against Balenciaga this week. The US-based company, best known for the “little tree” air freshener, sued the French fashion house in October for selling keychains bearing a striking resemblance to its staple product. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

This isn’t the first time, however, that a fashion company finds itself in the middle of an ugly legal battle. Nor will it be the last. Plagiarism accusations abound in the fashion industry, which is why FashionUnited has taken a look back at some of the most remarkable plagiarism accusations in recent years.

https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/flattery-or-theft-5-fashion-lawsuits-to-remember/2019032242335