tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post5520005295785896611..comments2023-10-05T23:38:23.471-07:00Comments on Da Fashionista.com: Da Fashionistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11450794954242416889noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-65674701794056280672008-02-14T12:46:00.000-08:002008-02-14T12:46:00.000-08:00Amber,they are so uber flattering and just EASY. ...Amber,<BR/><BR/>they are so uber flattering and just EASY. <BR/><BR/>lilcee, <BR/>Ugh she needs a DVF by Diane Von Furstenberg diffusion line like Marc by Marc Jacobs. <BR/><BR/>amen, fancypants!<BR/><BR/>michelle,<BR/>very timely question. was just thinking about that with some newer pieces. I usually just MACHINE WASH. too lazy for hand washing most of the time. but a couple of the newer, satin-y pieces I think I am going to HAVE to. What do YOU do? <BR/><BR/>jean bean,<BR/>all excellent points. that's why you were my go-to on this one. along with fancypants for the legal reivew :)Da Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450794954242416889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-40636744855436722512008-02-13T11:43:00.000-08:002008-02-13T11:43:00.000-08:00I don't think the copyright legislation the famous...I don't think the copyright legislation the famous designers are pushing is in their interest. The knockoff market drives the cycle of obsolescence on which the top brands like DVF depend. But in a way, she and others are advocating for the non-famous, non-rich designers whose businesses aren't as resilient as DVF's, and whose voices are not heard much in this debate. Let's say you're a little known but well respected hat designer. Banana Republic regularly, shamelessly rips off your life's work and you don't see a dime. You don't have dozens of assistant designers churning out an endless supply of new product. You're screwed. It sucks. (True story.) As a person who makes her living with intellectual property I definitely sympathize with that pain. So I hope we can arrive at a legal solution that protects the independents and entrepreneurs without hamstringing the entire industry. It's a really complicated problem. <BR/><BR/>Let me add, I am 100 percent opposed to counterfeit logos. Their sale supports horrible, violent, evil crime syndicates in Asia. That's a different beast than a knockoff. I digress.<BR/><BR/>Personally I think our culture has an unsustainable relationship with fashion. The proliferation of knockoffs and of fashion media have made the cycle of obsolescence so short, I don't enjoy it as much any more. I am reluctant to buy anything but the most timeless, top-quality things. It's the only way to slow down the treadmill. <BR/><BR/>But I'm not above buying some trendy junk jewelry every time I pass a Forever 21! Oh, my conflicted soul! <BR/><BR/>Love you, Diabolina. <BR/>xxxx BeansJean Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679233064400037035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-44135820577246202492008-02-12T23:12:00.000-08:002008-02-12T23:12:00.000-08:00LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit. Total A+.Question: Do...LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit. Total A+.<BR/><BR/>Question: Do you hand wash your <BR/>F21 fashions or dry clean them?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066329584148618733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-14680330662926112132008-02-12T21:22:00.000-08:002008-02-12T21:22:00.000-08:00I say F21 has every right to emulate ideas and sty...I say F21 has every right to emulate ideas and styles as long as it is not a carbon copy. Once fashion is in the air, I say it's fair game. Wasn't there that classic scene in the Devil Wears Prada where Miranda explains how the look she is creating for the shoot will end up trickling down to the mass market?fancypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630118953539707510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-6413856717901493972008-02-12T09:03:00.000-08:002008-02-12T09:03:00.000-08:00I too adore DVF and sadly my wallet says no to her...I too adore DVF and sadly my wallet says no to her stuff unless it's on sale. <BR/><BR/>Love the look today. You are so ready for spring.Ceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323440924580464267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582283453173709952.post-88649519309109533452008-02-12T08:56:00.000-08:002008-02-12T08:56:00.000-08:00super cute look today!love dvf. one of her simple,...super cute look today!<BR/><BR/>love dvf. one of her simple, black wrap dresses is on my must-have list for this year. :)amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.com