Fashion Blogger Stands Up to Forever 21, Will Not Take Down Mocking Site

Fashion Blogger Stands Up to Forever 21, Will Not Take Down Mocking Site

Forever 21 is picking a fight with fashion blogger Rachel Kane, author of satire blog WTForever21. They threatened to sue her for copyright infringement if she did not shut down her site that sometimes mocks the company's clothing. While Kane initially told readers she would shut down her site, she has changed her mind, according to the Consumerist. Her blog will remain open, and she will fight any suit that comes her way.

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In a statement, she outlines her reasoning for keeping the blog alive:

My site, WTForever21, does not infringe on any of Forever 21's rights. It contains only criticism, commentary, and news reporting, all written in an educational and humorous manner, which are protected under applicable law. To the extent any of the material used on the site is in fact subject to intellectual property protection (which, in many instances, is by no means clear), the site's incorporation of that material is a "fair use" under copyright, trademark law, and similar state law. It's incredibly unlikely that any portion of the site would ever cause confusion in the minds of the general public about whether or not Forever 21 endorses or is affiliated with it. The blog in no way dilutes Forever 21's trademark, as the company claims. If the company continues to makes threats that have no basis in law, my attorneys are prepared to vigorously defend me and seek all available legal redress against Forever 21.In the meantime, I am leaving the blog up. I look forward to returning to blogging about fashion atrocities like lime green, faux fur covered vests and candy colored booty shorts on WTForever21.com.

As for us, we stand with Kane. At NewsFeed, we believe in one's unalienable right to make fun of silly fashion.

Source: Time News Feed

Jessica Simpson joins NBC's 'Fashion Star'

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LOS ANGELES -- Jessica Simpson is taking on the role of mentor to aspiring designers for a new NBC reality series. The network said Monday that Simpson will help guide contestants in the series "Fashion Star" as they compete for a multimillion-dollar contract to launch their own brand.

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FILE - In a April 26, 2011 file photo, Jessica Simpson poses at Us Weekly's Annual Hot Hollywood Style Issue event, in Los Angeles. Simpson is taking on the role of mentor to aspiring designers for a new NBC reality series. The network said Monday, June 13, 2011 that Simpson will help guide contestants in the series "Fashion Star" as they compete for a multimillion-dollar contract to launch a brand. Elle McPherson will host the series.

Elle McPherson will host the show, which NBC promises to be a "true spectacle" taped in front of a studio audience and featuring music, dancers and models along with weekly challenges for the contestants.

Simpson, 30, ("The Dukes of Hazzard," TV's "The Price of Beauty") is a fashion mogul as well as entertainer, with a line that carries her name and includes 22 product categories.

"NBC is delighted to work with singer, designer, actress and pop culture icon Jessica Simpson," said Paul Telegdy, NBC and Universal Media Studios executive vice president. "With an almost billion-dollar lifestyle brand under her belt she is sure to be an excellent mentor to our up-and-coming designers."

The contestant who best combines fashion and business gets a contract to launch a line with three major retailers, which are yet to be announced. Buyers from each chain will serve as judges, keeping contestants in the competition by buying their designs.

Viewers won't have to wait to shop for what they see: Each week's winning design in categories ranging from suits to lingerie to accessories will be available for immediate online purchase.

Producers of "Fashion Star" include former NBC executive Ben Silverman, and Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz of Magical Elves, original producers of "Project Runway."

"Project Runway," hosted by Heidi Klum, was a hit for NBC Universal's Bravo channel before a legal clash ended with the series moving to Lifetime.

The debut date for "Fashion Star" was not announced.

Source The Sacramento Bee