We all love our New Balance trainers – I adore mine in grey and navy meanwhile Nikki’s gone for a more neon approach to our favourite shoes. They are comfy and cool, so no wonder one of the world’s top fashion designers wanted to create his own – but he may have taken it a little far? Karl Lagerfeld is being sued by New Balance over a pair of “confusing” trainers, according to TMZ. The sneaker giant claims that Lagerfeld’s black-and-white leather, suede, and mesh sneaker (complete with “K” block letters) is a blatant copy of a classic New Balance design. (Lagerfeld’s shoe is available for $360 at Net-A-Porter). It seems New Balance is being a bit sensitive here. These shoes aren’t a copy—they’re simply an appropriation of a classic shoe. It’s an homage, not a knockoff. And really, who sues Karl?? janedavidson.co.uk/karl-vs-new-balance/
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:52:41 +0000
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