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Fashion Law and Ethics
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Intellectual Property Rights in Fashion
Intellectual Property Rights in Fashion refer to the legal protection for designers to prevent others from stealing or copying their original designs. Case studies include the famous dispute between Gucci and Guess over a pattern design.
Labor Practices in the Fashion Industry
Labor Practices in the Fashion Industry involve ensuring fair working conditions, wages, and human rights for garment workers. Case studies like the Rana Plaza collapse shed light on the consequences of neglecting these ethical principles.
Sustainability in Fashion
Sustainability in Fashion refers to eco-friendly practices and reducing the industry's environmental impact. A case study can be H&M's Conscious Collection, which focuses on sustainable materials.
Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation
Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation deals with the fine line between drawing inspiration from cultures and disrespectfully borrowing cultural elements without proper acknowledgment. The case of Victoria's Secret using Native American headdresses is an example.
Consumer Protection Laws
Consumer Protection Laws in Fashion ensure products are safe and as advertised, preventing fraudulent practices. The false advertising claim against Skechers' Shape-Ups is a case study relevant to these laws.
Data Protection and Privacy
Data Protection and Privacy in Fashion involve safeguarding customer data collected through online retail platforms. A relevant case study is the data breach at Neiman Marcus.
Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeit Goods involve imitation products sold under brand names without permission. Cases like the lawsuits by luxury brands against counterfeit sellers highlight the industry's fight against forgery.
Transparency and Supply Chain Disclosure
Transparency and Supply Chain Disclosure in Fashion pertain to the public reporting of the manufacturing processes and sourcing. The Fashion Transparency Index rates brands on how much they disclose about their supply chains.
Animal Welfare in Fashion
Animal Welfare in Fashion refers to ethical considerations regarding the use of animal-derived materials. Stella McCartney's brand, known for not using leather or fur, can serve as a case study.
The Right to Repair
The Right to Repair in Fashion is an emerging topic focusing on the customer's right to fix and alter their purchased goods instead of replacing them, encouraging sustainability. Patagonia's Worn Wear program exemplifies this principle.
Influencer Marketing and Disclosure
Influencer Marketing and Disclosure in Fashion involves the ethical requirements for influencers to reveal sponsored content clearly. The Federal Trade Commission provides guidelines which influencers and brands need to follow.
Size Inclusivity and Body Positivity
Size Inclusivity and Body Positivity are ethical movements in fashion advocating for representation of all body types and breaking away from traditional beauty standards. Dove's Real Beauty campaign can be cited as a case study.
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