Wednesday, April 27, 2011

J.Crew Sued Over Cardigan


Hello Everyone, 
Last week J.Crew was sued for naming
a cardigan "Duquette Leopard Print Sweater"

J.Crew is a multi brand specialty retailer
that offers an assortment of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories.
Including swimwear, outerwear, loungewear, wedding, bags, hair accessories, belts, jewelry, and shoes.
It operated 321 retail stores throughout the United States.

Apparently J. Crew named the cardigan after Tony Duquette, 
an interior designer known for his use of Leopard Print 
on fabric, wall papers, furniture etc. 
Duquette died in 1999, but his company continues to show spot prints everywhere.
Hutton Wilkinson who has accused J. Crew of trademark infringement.
Wilkinson is not claiming money but is not happy about J.Crew using it's print without permission.

The cardigan was replaced with this one

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28 comments:

  1. Judith | JuudithhomeApril 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    oh, this leopard print is beautiful!

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  2. Courtney ErinApril 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I guess J Crew should have checked with his estate before!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  3. Velma WilliamsApril 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Love the print, wouldn't have known they got sued.


    Fashion Rehab

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  4. KristenApril 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    j crew obviously knew what they were doing when they named the cardigan after Duquette, so I think its their own fault really...

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  5. Closet FashionistaApril 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Ooh that is really awkward...haha....but you would think they would have thought about that and asked permission...
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  6. It-BlogirlsApril 27, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    lvely cardigan! love it so much
    great selection

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  7. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONApril 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Very interesting...busted!

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  8. teresweetstyleApril 27, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    thanks for your comment, i really love this post!!

    xx

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  9. CatherineApril 27, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    ohhh.. I prefer the first cardigan.

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  10. Hello Again VintageApril 27, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    That's a beautiful cardigan. I wouldn't have noticed that they used the Duquette print... until they named it after him. I'm surprised that a major retail store would fail to ask permission.

    Thanks for sharing this.

    - Grace

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  11. FashionistableApril 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    What a shame, the 1st cardy is amazing. I bet everyone who picked one up before JCrew was sued are happy they managed to own one. Xxxx

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  12. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Very usual!!! Really awkward !!! But I prefer the second one !!!
    Kisses
    Lamia
    http://ginger-chocolateandhoney.blogspot.com/

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  13. Fash BoulevardApril 27, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    love this. thanks for another inspired post. if you get a free second stop by and check out pics from LA's hottest event held last night. The fash is bananas. xoxo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    Don't forget to follow on twitter for all the latest celeb fashion news.

    http://twitter.com/#!/FashBoulevard

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  14. Loca por tu RopaApril 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I like this kind of cardigans!
    Kisses,
    Sandra

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  15. ZarnaApril 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    i wouldn't be happy about it either - surprising since they're such a large company!

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  16. Opal WellsApril 28, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    hmm... what did the company think would happen?

    regardless.... it's cute!!

    jenniwells.blogspot.com

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  17. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    gorgeous
    love this post!

    -COSMICaroline
    www.COSMICaroline.com

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  18. fashionismyh2oApril 29, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I think they're both gorgeous! But I can see why they wouldn't be happy

    Great blog - following now

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  19. B a la ModaApril 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Qué mono!! Sabes? Tengo una chaqueta muy parecida y me va con todo.
    xoxo
    B* a la Modas

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  20. ChiccaMay 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I didn't know anything about that... surprising because they're such a large company!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  21. It-BlogirlsMay 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    love it ! thanks for your comment !!

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  22. valerierbremsMay 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Okay that's not too good but stil, I love J.Crew. Can't get enough of their tees, so comfy!

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  23. Fash BoulevardMay 2, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    very interesting. great write up. thanks for another amazing post love. Don't forget to swing by to see my latest LAX fashion post. xoxo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    Follow on twitter for all the latest celebrity fashion news.

    http://twitter.com/#!/FashBoulevard

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  24. MariMay 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Wow, trademarks and intellectual property, and large companies doing whatever they please. Say what they may, the cardigan may bring the attention back to that interior design company if they just let it.

    XOXO

    -La Copine

    =)

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  25. Rachella - flourishingfit.comMay 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    the print is cute!

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  26. Gabrielle - I LIKE IT FASTMay 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Very interesting! haha
    xx
    ilikeitfast.blogspot.com

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  27. Opal WellsMay 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Those royaly wedding hats are so much fun!!

    I love the 70s inspired floppy hats

    jenniwells.blogspot.com

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  28. Jelena ZivanovicMay 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    gorgeous cardi,wouldn't mind at all to have it!;))
    kisses
    Jelena
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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