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by Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben MBA., Esq.
Welcome to Fashion Law Network! I am a patent attorney at Caldwell Law. This is a monthly podcast where I will be discussing fashion related legal news and lawsuits. Enjoy and thank you for listening!
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- Sep 30, 202626 min
From Cashmere to Courtrooms: Loro Piana
In this episode I take a closer look at Loro Piana, the Italian fashion house synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, rare materials, and quiet luxury. I begin with a brief history of the brand and its rise to become one of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses before diving into the intellectual property behind the Loro Piana name. Then I discuss their trademark portfolio and its use of patents to protect innovation and design, exploring how intellectual property has helped Loro Piana protect what makes the brand distinctive. At the end of the episode I discuss a recent legal victory involving a lookalike of one of the house’s most recognizable shoes and what the case tells us about the legal boundaries between inspiration and imitation in luxury fashion. Enjoy and thank you for listening!
- Jul 1, 202622 min
Aisle By Luxury: Grocery Store Edition
Would you pay almost $30 for a smoothie? Welcome to the high-stakes, hyper-aesthetic world of luxury grocery shopping. In this episode, I am diving deep into the phenomenon of high-end supermarkets, with a front-row look at the ultimate status symbol of grocery stores: Erewhon.I break down how a health food store became Hollywood’s hottest runway, the fascinating psychology behind luxury consumer culture, and whether these organic, ultra-premium products are actually worth the price tag. From viral celebrity smoothies to the rise of "grocery store tourism," I explore how buying a carton of raw milk became a lifestyle statement. Then I provide my legal analysis of the massive legal battle over grocery history: Dean & DeLuca Brands v. Fire Brands Innovation trademark infringement lawsuit. Are dead or diminished legacy brands up for grabs?
- 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
- Apr 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!
- Mar 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!
- Dec 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)
- Oct 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)
- Sep 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).
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