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In today’s episode, Monica Monique is diving deep into a conversation every independent designer needs to hear, the fine line between inspiration and copying in fashion.

Using Milano De Rouge and Fe Noel as real-world case studies, we unpack two very different approaches to protecting brand identity in the age of fast fashion and viral aesthetics.

One brand is calling out the duplication of a logo tied to a geographical city.

The other is sounding the alarm on something more nuanced — a distinct design language and recognizable aesthetic that doesn’t rely on a single symbol.

But when both are pointing at the same industry problem, why is one narrative gaining traction while the other seems to be missing the mark so far?

Does a logo carry more legal and cultural weight than a signature silhouette?

Is it easier for the public to rally behind what they can visibly recognize? And what does this mean for small brands fighting billion-dollar factories of imitation?

let’s get into it!

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In this weeks, fashion update Monica Monique talks about the changes at the fashion Balmain

Balmain quickly announced that Olivier Routhsteing would be leaving the fashion house after 14 years

just 5 days later announcing its new creative director

Our host also talks about vintage sales outweighing sales for new luxury goods

As well as how to pull stunts in your fashion business to get eyes on your brand

Stay Tuned for more Fashion World updates and diary episodes from her own fashion business

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In this week’s episode, Monica Monique talks about a banned customer that comes.

Monica talks about the experience of having a customer she wants banned from coming into her store. Come back years later for an alteration.

Going through whether or not she should take the order. She also considers the fact that this week had slower
in business and she wanted to reach her financial goals.

should she have taken this order? Or should she have left this customer outside?

What would you do?

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