Yesterday, it was revealed that designer Derek Lam accused Ivanka Trump of “blatantly and intentionally” knocking off his popular Ayami Wedge Sandal. Trump’s own “Cadie” wedge sandals look identical to Lam’s, but today, her licensee company, Marc Fisher Footwear, released this statement to WWD in her defense:
“The Lam wedge sandals are of a popular design type that has been used by numerous manufacturers for many decades. There is nothing iconic about the appearance of the Lam sandal. The Ivanka Trump sandals prominently display the Ivanka Trump name, and there can be no confusion as to the source of the Ivanka Trump sandals. Therefore, Marc Fisher Footwear, the licensee of the Ivanka Trump brand, strongly denies Lam’s claims.”
Is the design really so popular that “numerous manufacturers” have used it for decades? I suppose the wedge in general is, sure. But the heel straps in particular seem specific to Lam. Nonetheless, we can surmise from the above statement that neither Trump, nor Marc Fisher Footwear are in any hurry to acquiesce to Lam’s demands- specifically that sales of the shoes be stopped and all accounting records of its sales handed over.
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Derek Lam is a designer who got his start in fashion as an assistant to Michael Kors. Lam stayed with the company, moving up to eventually become the Vice President of the Michael Kors brand. In 2003, Lam launched his signature label, and just two years later, won t... Read more >>
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