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Fashion Workers Act signed into NY law: What does this mean for the industry?

After what has been a lengthy legislative process, the Fashion Workers Act has officially been signed into law in New York. The bill intends to regulate the modelling and creative industries in the state, specifically tackling “predatory management agencies” that have previously gone unchecked. Set to go into effect from June 2025, the Fashion...

What exactly is greenwashing?

In this background piece, FashionUnited lists what greenwashing is, how common it is and what regulations and legislation are in the pipeline. Click on the arrows in the text to find out more Contents • What is greenwashing? How common is it and what are the drawbacks? • How to recognise greenwashing and when is it indeed a case of greenwashing?...

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On Halloween, the US Supreme Court ponders costumes

In a happy coincidence of the US judicial calendar, the Supreme Court on Halloween Monday is set to solemnly take up the subject of costumes and outfits. The eight justices have been asked to define copyright limits in an usual case that poses the question: Can the design of a cheerleader's outfit be protected by rights of authorship? The...