Hermès Responds to ‘Walmart Birkin’, Dupe Culture The luxury fashion industry has long battled the issue of counterfeits and knock-offs, with high-end brands like Hermès often finding themselves at the forefront of this challenge. Recently, the iconic French fashion house faced a new wave of controversy with the emergence of the so-called ‘Walmart Birkin’, a […]
Blade Runner Producer Takes Legal Action Over AI Image Use
Alcon Entertainment, the company behind the cult classic “Blade Runner 2049,” has initiated legal proceedings against Tesla and Warner Bros, accusing them of unauthorized use of AI-generated images that closely resemble iconic scenes from the film. Filed in California, this lawsuit raises significant concerns within both the entertainment and technology industries regarding copyright laws and […]
Beauty Brands Draw the Line Between Dupes and Fakes on Amazon
The e-commerce landscape, particularly on platforms like Amazon, has transformed the way consumers make purchasing decisions. A search for any trending beauty product invariably results in an array of not only legitimate options but also myriad knockoffs and imitations posing as affordable alternatives or “dupes.” This surge in counterfeit products has compelled well-known beauty brands […]