Fashion
What 16 CFR Parts 303 and 423 Require on Textile Labels, and the 2020 Repeal Proposal
Two FTC rules set the fiber, origin and care information on certain textile products sold in the United States, and how each has been updated since 2011.
Coty Extends Its Marc Jacobs License for 40 Years, Per Business Wire; Terms Undisclosed
Coty announced a long-term extension of its Marc Jacobs license on 4 November 2026, with co-owners WHP Global and G-III. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Why MoCRA Has Cosmetics Brands Filing Twice: Facility Registration and Product Listing
Cosmetics brands selling in the US generally must register facilities, list products and report serious adverse events under MoCRA. Here are the FDA’s registration, listing and reporting timelines.
What a Madrid System Filing Costs a Designer: Base Fee, Country Charges, Extra Classes
WIPO’s Madrid System lets a designer file one international application and name member countries, with a basic fee plus charges per country and per class.
Deckers Brands Names RealReal CEO Rati Sahi Levesque to Its Board
Deckers Brands named RealReal CEO Rati Sahi Levesque to its board on 22 October 2026, effective 1 December, alongside its fiscal Q2 results.
LVMH fashion and leather goods sales fall 5% on weak China demand
LVMH’s fashion and leather goods sales fell 5% organically in the third quarter, with weaker demand in China weighing on it. Dior’s chief executive, Delphine Arnault, leads the house.
EU bars large firms from destroying unsold apparel from 19 July 2026
The EU’s ecodesign rules ban destroying unsold apparel for large firms from July 2026, while the textile passport depends on a delegated act indicated for 2027.
Why Beauty Founders Are Choosing Equity Stakes Over Licensing Royalties
Licensing deals offer steady royalties but zero ownership. Equity retention means building billion-dollar stakes—if the brand succeeds.
Scott Barnes Kept His IP and Founder Control in a 2026 Beauty Relaunch
The celebrity makeup artist’s relaunch shows how founder-led beauty brands can secure outside investment while maintaining IP ownership and putting women in operating control.
What a Fashion Trademark Protects, and What It Leaves Uncovered
Trademark registration protects a brand name, logo, or symbol—but not the actual designs.
