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December Series: Taylor Swift's Birthday Month and Legal Lens Next up on December series, I will be discussing about Taylor Swift's Folklore Merch which faced a design dispute and how Taylor Swift tackled it. Taylor Swift's merchandise for her album "Folklore" became a subject of controversy when a black businesswoman highlighted similarities between Swift's design and her own. The artist's iconic album, released in 2020, sparked admiration not only for its music but also for its accompanying merchandise. However, a cloud of contention arose when Amira Rasool, founder of The Folklore, pointed out resemblances between Swift's apparel and her brand's logo. Key Takeaways: - Similarities in Design: The merchandise in question featured a black and white design with bold, capitalized letters spelling out "The Folklore" against a floral backdrop, akin to Rasool's brand logo. - Impact of Social Media: Rasool took to social media to voice her concerns, addressing the uncanny resemblance and underscoring the importance of recognizing and crediting original designs, particularly those from marginalized creators. - Swift's Response: Taylor Swift swiftly responded by acknowledging the issue and expressing her commitment to rectifying the situation. She assured Rasool that her team would take immediate action to rectify the oversight. - Apology and Resolution: Subsequently, Swift's team reached out to Rasool, issuing an apology for the inadvertent similarity and removed the merchandise from the market. The team also pledged to financially support Rasool's company and initiatives that foster diversity in the creative sphere. - Lessons Learned: Taylor Swift's prompt response and commitment to rectifying the issue set an example for the industry. It underscored the importance of actively addressing inadvertent errors and promoting inclusivity and diversity within creative endeavors. The controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's "Folklore" merchandise served as a catalyst for discussions on originality, acknowledgment, and support for diverse creators. It stands as a testament to the power of dialogue and proactive measures in fostering an environment of inclusivity and appreciation within the realm of art and commerce. #LawgicalMedia #ipr #design #mediaandentertainment #law #legal #legaleducation #taylorswift #swiftie #decemberseries

Please check out my article on #JANDREWSPEAKS #DRESSTHEPART in the November issue of #Inclusivethemagazine

Love this so much 🤗 It is a beautiful representation of the importance of Stoop Stories 💝 Go Marj Kleinman & Stoop Stories 🙌🎉 Check this out & support this important healing work ✨️ Building deeper connections, community & legacy 🤲 #thingsthatmatter #storiescanchangetheworld #legacy #community #communitybuilding #teambuilding #interactiveexperience #intergenerational #thestoriesofstuff #showandtales

From Selena Gomez’s SNL skit about Cholas to CBS’s upcoming comedy featuring “The Chonga Girls,” Latina aesthetics are being brought into the mainstream spotlight. These cultural aesthetics are not just a look. They’re a vibe. And they tie Latinas together, even when they’re miles apart. These aesthetic choices are a form of resistance and cultural pride, allowing Latinas to assert their identity and reclaim their beauty on their own terms. So, who are cholas, chongas, cholitas, chicanas, and chingonas? And what are their similarities and differences? https://lnkd.in/gvJ75eFk

This is only my second in person podcast recording and we talked for a good 90 minutes!! And this was late November.. Already feels like so much has happened since. (Also I had a black tie event to leg it to afterwards which is why I am *so* overdressed 🤣) Definitely give it a listen (or download the transcript) and hear some very honest and open discussion. Business Without Bullshit thank you for having me! #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #StartUpLife

People want Black women to lower their standards so bad - keep 'em Heaven high, Ladies. This story came out just as I was thinking about people pleasing, boundaries and standards so this will likely be a two-part post. https://lnkd.in/g-X5JBdK Here's what we're NOT seeing in all these salacious headlines: 👉🏾 What are Kelly's boundaries and standards? 👉🏾 What did Kelly communicate beforehand about her standards? 👉🏾 How did Today Show respond to Kelly's standards? 👉🏾 How is Today Show constantly evolving to meet or exceed the standards that are often sought by their celebrity guests? We might be watching a masterclass unfolding on how to walk away from the table when people serve you slop instead of the steak you asked for...and I'm here for it. And here's another thing: Kelly's brand and reputation are saving her right now. She is not known to be the unreasonable "diva" or "difficult woman" that these media agencies are implying. As a matter of fact, it's the opposite. Multiple fans and people who have worked with her describe her as gracious and kind. So let that be another reminder to watch the way you treat people on a DAILY basis. Because one day, it's your reputation that will save you when haters come for your neck. Also, kindness just rules...so there's that. 🤟🏾

what does nostalgia look like to you? so many companies are using nostalgia as a trend to sell things; this week, I'm exploring the true nostalgia of Suburb-core, a lewk that's finding itself everywhere from the tights-as-pants #trend at miu miu (and the trickle down to smaller brands) to baby tees and low rise jeans. #newsletter #weeklynewsletter

This week in our "Justice Through the Eyes of Native Artists" project: Artist and designer Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo) shares how appropriation of Native culture in the fashion industry has diluted the true meaning behind cultural attire, adornments, and ultimately the beliefs and values of Indigenous people. Aragon’s work is founded on ideas that are meant to propel a movement toward just and proper representation of Native fashion: https://bit.ly/483tm78

In the beauty community there is a currenlty a large scandal regarding foundation . In 2023 Youthforia, an indy beauty brand, released a new foundation with only 15 shades. The darkest shade was a medium brown, making it complete unwearable for a huge group of people. This sparked a huge discussion around the exclusion that black and brown people face from the beauty industry. This week they relaunched this product with an additional 10 shades. The darkest shade being black. In all other foundation shades, various pigments are mixed to create tones and undertones that are actually suitable for skin. This foundation has no other pigment other than black, making it completely unwearable for most black people. It is being compared to black face-paint and tar. “They just slap it in our face, saying, ‘You want a darker shade? Here you go. Here’s some black paint for your face." “Black people are not black, we come in shades of brown. This is more insulting than not carrying our shade in the first place.” This is a disingenuous approach to inclusivity. Their first foundation launch showed that Black individuals are an afterthought and this new launch proves that yet again. To be truly inclusive diversity has to be a core belief NOT just an afterthought. When black and brown people are not centred and included in conversations and actions around black and brown skin it is glaringly obvious. A few TikTok’s I suggest watching: https://lnkd.in/gPpM-TST https://lnkd.in/g76Zk79c https://lnkd.in/gjtvnYRA https://lnkd.in/ggrUCHjT

I am beyond excited to share this new article I've had published with Public Offerings Ltd. - which focuses on the BRILLIANT work of the emerging artist, Erin Collins. (We're not related I swear..) 💡 If you want to learn about an exciting emerging artist based in Newcastle 🦐 See a carefully arranged prawn cocktail salad inside a high heel shoe 🧠 Or learn about Erin's artistic connection to neurodiversity ~ then you should read this article. Erin's work explores gender, fetishism, fashion, the eternal dance between desire and disgust - and so much more Click the link below to dive into her weird & wonderful world 🌍🔗💗