What is Fashion Law? Fashion Law 101

Fashion law continues to be a growing practice area in the United States and abroad. So, whether you are a fashion industry professional looking to hire the services of a fashion lawyer, a college or law student interested in fashion law, or a lawyer interested in becoming a fashion lawyer, read on to learn what Fashion Law is all about. …

#Essence Magazine Hires White Fashion Director #Employment Discrimination #Employment Law #Fashion Law

Angela Burt Murray, Essence Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief recently hired a white fashion director, Elliana Placas, to help run its over thirty (30) year old lifestyle publication; targeted primarily at African-American women. Murray’s decision has caused so much consternation and heavy criticism from Essence readers and members of the black community. Before I get into the legal issues raised in this situation, …