Judge: Ivanka Trump must answer questions in shoe design lawsuit
Source: CNN Money
Ivanka Trump must give a deposition in a lawsuit by an Italian shoemaker claiming her fashion label copied its designs, a federal judge has ruled.
Aquazurra Italia filed the suit against Ivanka Trump and her company in June 2016. It claims the brand has produced cheaper knockoffs of Aquazurra's "coveted" and highly publicized shoe designs.
At the heart of the lawsuit is Aquazurra's "Wild Things" shoe. The company says the Ivanka Trump brand's "Hettie" shoe too closely resembles the Aquazurra design.
Ivanka Trump's lawyers have staunchly denied those allegations, according to court documents. They say the Aquazurra design lacks the "distinctiveness" it would need to be protected by intellectual property laws. Her lawyers have also said the lawsuit is a publicity stunt.
Read more: http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/24/news/companies/ivanka-trump-court-deposition-aquazzura/index.html
Let's hope this is just the first of many "shoes" to drop!
ck4829
(35,077 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)I don't think Ivanka's answers can really speak to that issue, which would be for a court or jury to decide.
luvMIdog
(2,533 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(49,005 posts)elleng
(130,972 posts)she just approves the whole bunch.
Grassy Knoll
(10,118 posts)CatWoman
(79,302 posts)SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)I can't believe anyone would call that a "shoe". In my opinion, shoes are meant to cover and protect the feet from the elements, and other nasty, pointy things trying to injure you. I can't see either of those so-called "shoes" doing any such thing.
Number two, exactly WHO would buy those, wear those, and how much energy would be expended attempting to stay in a standing position while wearing them? I guess some people feel they MUST be a slave to "fashion", but at what cost? A broken ankle, frostbite etc.?
You see, things like that make absolutely no sense to me. I always put function over form. Maybe that's why I'm never invited to Fashion Week in New York City each year? I wouldn't have the "fashion sense" to be a Trump, that's painfully clear.
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)As a woman roughly the same age as Ivanka (18 months older than her) 'strappy sandals' are the recommended dress shoe for warmer weather. These would fall under that category. (Of course I have wide feet and strappy sandals don't fit me right). For a non socialite, shoes like this would be recommended for a wedding (all seasons) depending on the venue/dress code. Another occasion to wear such a shoe to would be a fancy holiday party (yes even in northern winters). I can see a bride forcing her bridesmaids to wear such a shoe.
I own one pair of heels (pump style) and on the rare occasion I need them I change in the car (I drive in comfy shoes). I'm a flats type girl.
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)...which is why I don't understand the necessity of wearing something like that on my feet. If a woman WANTS to wear them I guess I'd question her sanity. It just seems like you're asking for trouble with something like that on your feet. Sensible shoes are nothing to laugh at, in my opinion. But hey, I'm a guy. What do I know?
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)IIRC last year there was an A-list Hollywood actress who wore flats at some film festival red carpet and people were not happy including the festival organizers.
At a black tie events they are expected.
Also many workplace cultures (or dress codes) require women to wear heels.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/women-high-heels-at-work_us_5734a3fce4b08f96c1825bbd
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/05/111104/high-heels-significance-stilettos-2016
(I will admit I wore heels with jeans in high school. But hey it was the age of the Spice Girls and they're ultra chunky heels and they made me feel more powerful. Now my feet hurt thinking about it).
yuiyoshida
(41,831 posts)For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the message was lost.
For want of a message the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
George II
(67,782 posts)not fooled
(5,801 posts)Is a thieving grifter just like daddy. Oh, and blatantly so, "to boot."
Gee, who coulda seen this coming?