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A Deal and Blow Judgement; French Court Cancels Balenciaga’s Trademark But Recognises Copyright Protection For Tote Bags.
In a recent ruling from the Paris Court of Appeal on the 22nd of September 2017, the French Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has been dealt a deal and blow ruling, losing the right to use of one of its trademarks, but seeing the courts acknowledge...
Alexander Wang in Contract Talks With Balenciaga
As soon as Alexander Wang was appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga in December 2012, replacing Nicholas Ghesquière, his appointment was seen as a move to inject the heritage brand with his signature cool. And all seemed to be going well - or at least we thought. However now two and a half years on, WWD is reporting that the designer is currently in negotiations talks with the fashion label over the renewal of his contract – and rumour has it that his contract may not be renewed at all.