Designer Karl Lagerfeld is undoubtedly one of the most respected names in the global fashion fraternity. But even he has succumbed to the ills of plagiarism. Sport shoe brand – New Balance has filed a lawsuit against Karl Lagerfeld under Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the 3rd of June for knocking off their signature sneakers. New Balance claims Lagerfeld is using a block capital letter “K” on an otherwise identical shoe design. The photographs are clearly evident that it’s a blatant knock-off.
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Karl Lagerfeld showcased Couture Sneakers at Chanel’s Couture show and yes Couture Sneakers are a style statement and a must-have for the stylistas. Lagerfeld wanted to encash on this fashion sneaker trend and launched them under his namesake label that retails for as much as $360.
Wish Czar of fashion – Karl Lagerfeld would had done some research and created his unique fashion sneakers. New Balance has been using this “K” emblem design since the ’70s.
With so much on his plate, it’s obvious Lagerfeld doesn’t pay attention to everything he designs…or not; that his team takes care of; is responsible for. I’d blame his design assistants and creative in-charge, not Lagerfeld really, maybe he should be keeping an eye on things, that is if he can tone down his workaholic hyper-achieving state!!
It appears to be so non Lagerfeldly! Sneakers and him in the same sentence would take years for me to come to terms to!
Couture sneakers? U gotta be kidding me! Ridiculous concept.