By: Hon. Megan Goldish
A quick Costco run. A monogrammed bag. A familiar plaid scarf. Nothing illegal—right?
In 2025–26, everyday fashion choices are at the center of real courtroom battles. Cases like Lululemon Athletica Inc. v. Costco Wholesale Corp. and trademark disputes involving Louis Vuitton show how courts are defining the line between “inspiration” and infringement. At the same time, brands face lawsuits over sustainability claims, data privacy, labor practices, and exclusivity strategies tied to houses like Hermès.
Fashion law now reaches far beyond counterfeits—it shapes branding, marketing, technology, and consumer data.
In this compelling deep dive, Hon. Megan Goldish uses one shopper’s cart to explore how trends and the law are colliding in real time.
Read the full article in the WBAI Winter 2026 Newsletter on pages 17-19 to see why nothing in your closet is as legally simple as it seems.