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Nike Files Lawsuit Against BAPE For Copying Sneaker Designs

January 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nike has taken the next move in coming after companies who they claim have copied their shoe designs. Last year they filed lawsuits against Kool Kiy and Omi for copying the design of the Jordan 1 and Dunk, and now, they are taking aim at BAPE for stealing multiple shoe designs.

Many have wondered since BAPE started selling the Bapesta sneaker, a clear derivative of the Air Force 1, why Nike never took legal action against them. A little over 20 years after the Bapesta was first released, on Wednesday, Nike filed a formal lawsuit against BAPE for copying many of their designs.

In a graphic chart, Nike showed the blazing similarities between their trademarked silhouettes and the different sneakers produced by BAPE. The graphic shows the comparisons between Bape’s Bape Sta and the Air Force 1, the Bape Sta Mid and the Air Force 1 Mid, the Sk8 Sta and the Dunk, Court Sta High and the Air Jordan 1, and Court Sta and the Air Jordan 1 Low.

As for why it took 20+ years to file a lawsuit against BAPE, Nike said that they met with BAPE in 2009 to discuss the designs which resulted in BAPE closing most of its U.S. stores and diminishing its presence in the U.S. market. The Bapesta was redesigned in 2016 to less resemble the Air Force 1, but was re-released in 2021 as the original version. That’s when Nike decided to formally take legal action against BAPE.

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Adidas Loses Lawsuit Against Luxury Brand for Using Stripes in Designs

January 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Luxury designer Thom Browne won a suit in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Adidas. A New York jury rejected Adidas’s claim that Brown’s three-striped designs were too similar to the company’s.

Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark. This use can be in connection with goods or services and may lead to confusion, deception, or a misunderstanding about the company a product or service came from. Trademark owners can take legal action if they believe their marks are being infringed. If an infringement of a trademark is proven, a court order can prevent a defendant from using the spot, and the owner may be awarded monetary relief.

In the lawsuit, Browne’s defended his design by arguing that the two companies are not direct competitors and do not serve the same consumer market. According to the Associated Press, the dispute goes back 15 years. After Browne agreed to shift to a four-stripe design, Adidas did not argue. However, as Browne became more prominent after the 2018 sale, he began expanding further into activewear, and the sportswear giant took notice.’

Adidas claimed that Browne tried to imitate their logo “in a manner that is likely to cause consumer confusion and deceive the public.” Browne had already agreed to add a fourth stripe to end any confusion potentially. However, the court ruled that the stripes were a common design.

The lawsuit went to trial last week, with Adidas seeking $867,225 in damages and another $7 million that it claimed was equivalent to Thom Browne’s profit. The two-week trial concluded when the eight-person jury returned its verdict in less than two hours. In his closing argument, Thom Browne’s attorney argued that consumers don’t confuse the two brands: Adidas is a sportswear company, while Thom Browne is a fashion house.

Adidas said it plans to appeal the ruling. “We are disappointed with the verdict and will continue to vigilantly enforce our intellectual property, including filing any appropriate appeals,” a spokesman said.

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Dapper Dan and PUMA Announce Second Drop in Their Debut Collaboration

January 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Following their debut Kith exclusive release in Oct. 2022, PUMA and Dapper Dan are collaborating to unleash their much-awaited second drop. The unique five-piece collection marries Dapper Dan’s exceptional craftsmanship with PUMA’s sporting legacy in apparel and footwear items.

The concept of a pre-game runway served as the inspiration for the new collection, which features knitted fabrics, an allover monogram design, and a luxurious upcycled look. The T7 tracksuit with PUMA x Dap logo mania, two tees, and a reversible padded jacket with Dap’s striking representation of the PUMA, rhinestones, and the collaborator’s logo are all included in the collection. The legendary Clyde sneaker from PUMA is also given a makeover. In typical Dapper Dan fashion, he drew inspiration from his Harlem roots for this follow-up release, thinking back on the value of the expression and what that has meant to him over the years. The limited edition items will cost between $70-$300 USD.

“I did to fashion what hip hop did to music, what jazz did to music, what we’ve always done to music,” Dapper Dan said.

On launch day, Dapper Dan will tour a few retailers with this five-piece capsule collection while driving a freshly wrapped Dapper Dan vehicle. Additionally, he added the PUMA x Dapper Dan print to the interior of the PUMA jet.

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Rihanna Releases Savage x Game Day Collection to Have Fans Super Bowl Ready

January 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

What are you wearing to your couch or Super Bowl party to see Rihanna perform? Don’t know? Don’t worry; Rihanna has you covered. Over the past weekend, Rihanna dropped her “Game Day” collection through her Savage X Fenty brand.

The performance will be Rihanna’s first since 2018. To have fans ready for the moment, she showcased the pieces on her company’s Instagram page.

“We heard there’s a football game? #SavageXGameDay.”

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Rihanna’s new collection features jerseys, sweats, caps and more. You can get a preview below and also pick up yours here before they are all gone.

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Hit The Road In Style With This Exclusive Sprayground X Porsche Collection

January 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The global edgy and artistically fashion forward backpack and streetwear brand Sprayground, is pulling up to the races in an unforgettable collection with the iconic sports car company Porsche that’ll be sure to spark a sense of adventure.

This collection, which includes a backpack and a duffle bag, pays homage to
the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera. The design captures the purist and timeless
aesthetics of this classic sportscar, combined with Sprayground’s eclectic and unique style design, including its collectible art-piece shark mouth design.

Sprayground and Porsche have created the perfect travel flex with this
collection, showcasing functionality and quality, while still bringing the
essence of adventure to the forefront. The design also encompasses vibrant
colors of turquoise, orange, yellow and red, with classic comic additions like
the speech bubble, dollar signs and cartoon smoke. Sprayground created a striking and ground-breaking collection for fans of the German sportscar
brand and streetwear fashion enthusiasts.

Sprayground is known for its artistic and bold collections from Star Wars and Avatar, to Formula 1 and the NBA. This new uniquely-designed collection in partnership with Porsche will be no different. This exclusive collection will be released across Porsche Dealerships globally this month. Visit www.sprayground.com or @sprayground, for more updates on any upcoming projects.

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Soulja Boy Releases Fashion Collection With Sprayground

December 21, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The highly-coveted capsule collection is an amalgamation of Soulja Boy’s legacy in the realms of music, culture and fashion that have only elevated the rapper’s reverence over the past two decades. Transcending any form rules, the NYC born label adds its recognizable streetwear flare into this collaboration to continue its explosive growth as the world’s most innovative travel-fashion brand.

Determined to create a collection that celebrated the rapper’s legacy, Sprayground’s founder and Chief Creative Director David BenDavid (DBD) used Soulja Boy’s personal style and turned it into reimagined and sleek pieces that complement Sprayground’s iconic stud designs with a modern ode to Soulja Boy’s artistry in the form of two backpacks, a limited edition teddy-bear backpack that Sprayground has become known for over the past few years, and a jewelry case.

The collection stays true to the brand’s signature aesthetics, featuring a comic-book style backpack and a carefully graffiti-inflected backpack for added oomph, a teddy-bear backpack carries a Soulja Boy inspired look that hits the heel to round out the co-branding, and a one-of-a-kind jewelry box that doesn’t sacrifice accessibility or looks.

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