Thom Browne Wins Stripes Trademark Lawsuit Against Adidas
Thom Browne has won its trademark case against Adidas. Yesterday, an eight-person jury came back with a verdict that stated that the CFDA chair was not culpable “for damages or profits that it made selling product with four stripes or its trademark Grosgrain ribbon.” Adidas America and Adidas AG were seeking compensation of over $7.8 million, the amount the companies agreed it would have gained in licensing fees from Thom Browne Inc. if the two had collaborated together, as well as profits “it alleges the American designer made from selling apparel and footwear with stripes.” A Thom Browne spokesperson said, “We are pleased that the jury found that at no time did Thom Browne Inc. infringe on any of Adidas’ trademarks. For over 20 years now, Thom Browne has been a pioneering force in luxury fashion, bringing a wholly unique and distinctive design aesthetic that combines classic tailoring with American sportswear sensibilities. We look forward to continuing to design and provide the creative products that have become the hallmark of the Thom Browne label.” [WWD]
Bernard Arnault Appoints Daughter, Delphine Arnault as CEO of Christian Dior
Luxury conglomerate LVMH owner Bernard Arnault continues to solidify his legacy succession by appointing his daughter Delphine as the chair and CEO of Christian Dior. Arnault will exit from her executive vice president role at Louis Vuitton, the title she’s had since 2013. When speaking about the new appointment Bernard Arnault said, “Under her leadership, the desirability of Louis Vuitton products advanced significantly, enabling the brand to regularly set new sales records,” he is quoted as saying. “Her keen insights and incomparable experience will be decisive assets in driving the ongoing development of Christian Dior.” Former CEO of Dior Pietro Beccari will lead at Louis Vuitton, whose current CEO, Michael Burke, will remain working at LVMH “in an undisclosed capacity.” Due to the changes, the luxury group’s share price increased. [CNN]
Tatjana Patitz Passes at 56
Supermodel icon Tatjana Patitz passed away at age 56 on Wednesday due to breast cancer. The German supermodel was best known for her extensive career modeling for Chanel, Hermes, and Jil Sander and her starring role in George Michael’s 1990 music video, Freedom 90s. Born in Germany but raised in Sweden, Patitz was introduced to the world of modeling after placing third in a contest in Stockholm with an award for a trip to Paris that changed her life forever. Part of ‘The Big Five’ alongside peers Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista, Patitz’s legacy remains as one of the first supermodels, appearing in over 200 magazine covers worldwide, including seven covers of American Vogue and thirteen covers of British Vogue, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Australian editions of Vogue. [MDC]
Mugler Returns to the Runway
Casey Cadwallader and Mugler are coming back to the runway on Jan 26th. The event will take place on the last day of couture week in Paris at 8 pm at La Villette, and the collection will take on a “see now, buy now” strategy. The collection will also be marked under Fall 2022/2023 season. Details about the show are still under wraps, but the brand describes it as a “new concept” and an “immersive experience across all channels, and in front of a live audience.” The last time the brand had a live runway show was in 2020, and after then released three films directed by Carlijn Jacobs and Torso featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Chloë Sevigny, Hunter Schafer, and Shalom Harlow. [WWD]
The NYFW Calendar Is Here
The much anticipated NYFW calendar is here, brought to you by the CFDA x IMG’s NYFW: The Shows. NYFW will run from Feb 10th to Feb 15th, with Men’s Day being held on Feb 10th. Rodarte will start the American collections season with a show on Feb 10 at 4 p.m., Luar will close out at 8 p.m. on Feb. 15th, while Thom Browne, the new chairman of the CFDA, will debut his new collection on Feb 14th at 5 p.m. So far, the schedule features 75 designers, including Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Area, Batsheva, Brandon Maxwell, Carolina Herrera, Collina Strada, Dion Lee, Eckhaus Latta, Elena Velez, Jason Wu Collection, Khaite, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors, Paloma Spain, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Puppets & Puppets, Sergio Hudson, Sukeina, Tory Burch, Who Decides War, Willy Chavarria, among others. Newcomers to the schedule’s in-person shows include Heron Preston, Koltson, Cucculelli Shaheen, Ayama Studio, Kallmeyer, Kate Barton, Nayon, and Zimo. The brands showing during Men’s day on Feb 10th are A. Potts, All Beneath Heaven, Atelier Cillian, Cross Eyed Moose, Kent Anthony, Nobis, Terry Singh, Bulan, Cross Eyed Moose, Dionysus, Jahnkoy, Nicholas Raefski, Nobis and Raleigh Workshop. You can find the official calendar here. [WWD]
Louis Vuitton Taps KidSuper
Luxury French house Louis Vuitton has selected Brooklyn-based designer KidSuper, aka Colm Dillane as their guest designer for the brand’s upcoming menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on January 19. Dillane has been working on pieces at the brand’s Parisian studio for a few months. According to The New York Times, Dillane said, “You never think a brand as big as Louis Vuitton would be willing to take such a risk. I thought there would be so many rules about what I was or wasn’t allowed to do, but I was given the candy shop. They let me have a hand in every aspect — clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. It’s wild.” [NYT]
Models.com Interviews Yilan Hua
Models.com interviewed Top 50 model Yilan Hua about her scouting story, working with Mugler, and building her confidence. Find the interview here.
Models.com Interviews Joshua Thompson
Models.com talked to Joshua Thompson for Model of the Week about his most memorable fashion moments, passions, and more. Check out the interview here.
And don’t forget some of this week’s Models.com Runway Spotlight coverage:
