Over $182 Million in Penalties Redefines Luxury Fashion Pricing
With Europe’s luxury icons under scrutiny, the industry faces a new era of reform and accountability.
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Van Cleef’s Alhambra Drives 7-Figure Lawsuit in U.S. Luxury Crackdown
Framed as a flagship case in the rising war on “superfakes,” the lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction, destruction of infringing goods, and up to $2 million in statutory damages.
Class Action Targets Ulta Beauty Over Conscious Beauty Standards
The suit challenges whether the retailer’s marketing overstated its sustainability claims and ingredient transparency.
Levi’s Legal Battle Over Pocket Tab With Seven For All Mankind Unfolds in Federal Court
The iconic Levi’s jeans have become a symbol of global fashion, recognized everywhere by their signature look—and especially by the distinctive cloth tab stitched into the back pocket. In October 2025, that trademarked design landed Levi Strauss & Co. at…
Shein Accused Again of Design Theft as Designer’s Instagram Reel Sparks Outcry
A UK–based designer took to Instagram to publicly accuse Shein of copying her embroidered sweatshirt—right down to the product photo. In her words: “It’s literally exact, they’ve just taken it and put it on something. I think they’ve printed it…
Gucci Sued Over Alleged Unethical Exotic Python and Crocodile Sourcing Claims
As global consumers become increasingly conscientious about ethical sourcing in luxury fashion, scrutiny of legacy brands such as Gucci, the flagship of Paris-based conglomerate Kering., has never been higher. A U.S. court near the end of 2024, allowed significant claims…
Michael Jordan’s Tequila Brand Cincoro Accused of Not Being “100% Agave” After All
A new class action lawsuit is putting the spotlight on celebrity spirits and product labeling, as Cinco Spirits Group LLC faces allegations that its luxury Cincoro tequila, backed by basketball icon Michael Jordan—is not as pure as advertised. Filed in…
Fashion Nova Fined $4.2 Million by the FTC for Suppressing Negative Reviews
The spotlight is once again on Fashion Nova, the Los Angeles-based, influencer-driven fast-fashion juggernaut, after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposed a $4.2 million fine for blocking negative customer reviews on its e-commerce platform. This penalty signals a major regulatory…
SKIMS Takes Legal Action Against Global Counterfeit Network Selling Fake Shapewear
SKIMS Body Inc., the shapewear empire founded by Kim Kardashian, has filed a major lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, targeting an international network of online sellers accused of mass-producing and selling counterfeit…
e.l.f. Faces Lawsuit for Using Non-functional Slack-Fill in Popular Products
The buzzworthy lawsuit against e.l.f. Cosmetics is making waves among beauty shoppers and industry analysts alike, as a proposed class action accuses the brand of misleading consumers with oversized packaging containing significantly less product than expected. The complaint, filed in…