Forever21 Sued

Designers from Thread less to Ann Sui to Anthropologie to Gwen Stefani have all sued fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 for copyright infringement. More than 50 designers, over the years, have stated that their creations have been “repurposed” by that company without consent or authorization. Eco-fashion label Feral Childe, which designs all its prints by hand, was their latest victim. Feral Childe is known for its funky and unique prints.

Copying Graphics

Designers Moriah Carlson and Alice Wu were unaware that their graphics (which they usually print on sustainable fabrics such as organic silk or cotton) had been stolen. This was until they observed an individual in a NYC street clothed in a dress of fabric that resembled theirs but the actual dress was not their design. They later observed the same dress on another individual and determined that it had been purchased recently at Forever 21. They acquired one of the dresses, having checked online and in stores and examined it. Of course, the designers are currently suing as they were very offended by the copy.

As it has done in the past, Forever 21 is known to settle out of court and simply move on copying other designer’s work. Musicians have more experience with copyright

Forever21 Sued

Designers from Thread less to Ann Sui to Anthropologie to Gwen Stefani have all sued fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 for copyright infringement. More than 50 designers, over the years, have stated that their creations have been “repurposed” by that company without consent or authorization. Eco-fashion label Feral Childe, which designs all its prints by hand, was their latest victim. Feral Childe is known for its funky and unique prints.

Copying Graphics

Designers Moriah Carlson and Alice Wu were unaware that their graphics (which they usually print on sustainable fabrics such as organic silk or cotton) had been stolen. This was until they observed an individual in a NYC street clothed in a dress of fabric that resembled theirs but the actual dress was not their design. They later observed the same dress on another individual and determined that it had been purchased recently at Forever 21. They acquired one of the dresses, having checked online and in stores and examined it. Of course, the designers are currently suing as they were very offended by the copy.

As it has done in the past, Forever 21 is known to settle out of court and simply move on copying other designer’s work. Musicians have more experience with copyright disputes. Before users were able to legally download music online, they would have to buy and sell CDs online or in stores.