The knockoff economy
Book • 2012
Cal Rastiala and Chris Sprigman's "The Knockoff Economy" delves into the complexities of copyright and design in the fashion industry.
The book examines how copying fuels the fashion cycle, enabling trends to spread rapidly and making designs accessible to a wider audience.
It also explores the legal battles between large corporations and independent designers, highlighting the inherent contradictions within the current system.
The authors argue that while copyright protection is intended to safeguard original work, it can also stifle creativity and innovation.
Ultimately, the book prompts a critical discussion about the balance between protecting intellectual property and fostering a dynamic fashion landscape.
The book examines how copying fuels the fashion cycle, enabling trends to spread rapidly and making designs accessible to a wider audience.
It also explores the legal battles between large corporations and independent designers, highlighting the inherent contradictions within the current system.
The authors argue that while copyright protection is intended to safeguard original work, it can also stifle creativity and innovation.
Ultimately, the book prompts a critical discussion about the balance between protecting intellectual property and fostering a dynamic fashion landscape.
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