B.A.F.F.L.E.D. Fashion Law
Fab Fashion Law News from 2015--
It's the time of year--and frankly the last day--do to these listicles discussing the year that was. While we've retired our weekly Tuesday Tops feature (which still has great stuff to check out), we still like the idea of compiling solid, handy lists.
Since fashion law is our specialty, and we want you to stay as up-to-date as possible on our favorite field, we're listing the Top Fashion Law Stories of 2015. Let's hit it backwards, starting with last week...
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Fashion Law Is Back on Capitol Hill--Child Labor Laws for Fashion Shows
Blissful Ignorance: Abercrombie Can't Pretend They Didn't Know They Were Discriminating By: Dana Martin
Why You Should Care About Fashion Law By: Dana Martin
Can't wait for more fashion law news in 2016!
B.A.F.F.L.E.D. Fashion Law
Fashion Law Gets Accredited!
Ms. Susan Scaffidi has done it again! She continues to take our beloved niche to the next level, with the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham School of Law now offering an LL.M. in Fashion Law. An M.S.L. for nonlawyers will be offered as well.
Offering part-time and full-time programs, this feat is a major step for the fashion law niche. After opening the Fashion Law Institute in 2010, the notariety and reality of its need became clearer and clearer. I even had the joy of attending the annual Symposium in 2013. It was amazing! Fashion trailblazer Diane von Furstenberg will provide seed money for the program and continue as an advisor to the Institute. She's been pivitol to its success from the start.
Congrats a zillion to Fordham and the Fashion Law Institute. We're so excited about this next step!
B.A.F.F.L.E.D. Fashion Law
DVF Urges Fair Treatment of Models--
Diane von Furstenberg is such a fashion icon. She's a trailblazer in so many ways. She brought us the wrap dress, has been a major supporter of anti-piracy legislation for fashion on Capitol Hill, and worked with fashion law leader Susan Scafidi in establishing the Fashion Law Institute. Now, she's commanding fair treatment of models as NYFW gets rolling this Wednesday.
Sure, fair treatment of models is nothing new. We've talked about labor issues models face and the work Stand Up For Fashion (STUFF) has done. The push from such a fashion powerhouse just might be, though. For years, major fashion week participants have been scrutinized for their lack of diversity in runway shows and the self-esteem damaging atmosphere for the models they do choose. As longtime President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Ms. von Furstenberg is saying loudly--no more!
Along with CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, Diane has penned a letter, encouraging this upcoming fashion week be just as much about debuting new trends and styles as it is debuting new attitudes. She continues to remind us, beauty and fashion start on the inside.
Check out the letter for yourself.
We love DVF, don't you?!