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Derek Lam Sues Ivanka Trump For Ripping Off His Design

Julie GersteinDecember 22, 2011 //
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Famous people: occasionally they rip each other off. That seems to be the case with Ivanka Trump’s shoe line, which looks to have directly copied a Derek Lam design. Trump’s Cadie wedge retails for around $150 while Lam’s Ayami sandal is a cool $780, but the physical similarities are rather striking; Lam sent Ivanka Trump Footwear and its parent licensing company Marc Fisher Footwear a cease-and-desist letter giving them seven days to pull the shoes.

According to Derek Lam’s Chief Executive Officer Jan-Hendrik Schlottman, “We have seen very similar copies before but we have never seen a shoe that perfectly copied. It’s such an investment to make a shoe … we had to protest this.”

It appears that the shoes are no longer available on Trump’s website, though they can be found in several retail locations, such as Bloomingdales.com. [NYMag]

The Frisky’s Top 12 eBay Finds Of The Week

Julie GersteinMay 26, 2011 //

This week’s eBay picks include Alexander McQueen, Jeff Koons, and Derek Lam And yes, we just dropped a few names on you! Check out our awesome selections after the jump! Keep reading »

Derek Lam’s eBay Collection Will Be Determined By The Masses

Annika HarrisOctober 28, 2010 //

Derek Lam is producing an exclusive collection for eBay, and he’s giving YOU the power to decide which pieces are produced. In February, Lam will reveal his original designs at a presentation during New York Fashion Week. Then, fans and fashion enthusiasts will vote on which pieces should make it into the final collection, which will be available in spring and summer 2011 at fixed prices — so no frantic bidding! [Fashion Indie] Keep reading »

Get In The Mood For A New Year’s Makeover

Erin FlahertyDecember 22, 2009 //

We still have to get through the rest of the holidays, so don’t even get us started on all the makeover madness that we can promise you we’ll be obsessed with come January. But if you’re going out on the town or throwing a party for New Year’s Eve, we know you can’t resist getting all gussied up, and chances are you’re already thinking about it. We’ve suggested a whole bunch of cute dresses (under $100!), plenty of dancing shoes, and even cocktail shakers to keep in mind, but check this Elle.com video out for a hair and makeup look (inspired by Derek Lam’s spring 2010 runway but redone on their intrepid reporter for the realway), we think would look good on 99 percent of the population come party time. Just don’t forget, kids: Use that hairspray responsibly. Keep reading »

In Case Michelle Obama Still Hasn’t Found The Perfect Inauguration Night Dress…

Catherine StrawnJanuary 7, 2009 //

Only 13 more days until Inauguration Day, and the fashion world is still in a tizzy about what Michelle Obama should wear. Style.com asked previous CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers to offer their suggestions since Obama has worn dresses by past Fashion Fund participants Thakoon and Jason Wu. Above, from left, Michelle’s Inauguration Night gown according to Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Derek Lam. We’re not so sure the first lady can get away with showing off her stems and her back on her husband’s first day of work, but the one-shoulder Derek Lam would be amazing on her — she has such nicely toned arms. Check out other designers’ recommendations at Style.com. Keep reading »

Fashion Week: Derek Lam, Monique Lhuillier

Catherine StrawnSeptember 9, 2008 //

Fashion week continues, keep reading for photos of some lovely dresses from Derek Lam and Monique Lhuillier… Keep reading »