Brand Vivienne Westwood accused of plagiarism
Spanish artist Robert Marrero proved that she completed in 2015, the collage was partially used as a print for a t-shirt by Vivienne Westwood without the consent of her
This original work of Roberta Marrero "the Man you love number four" is on sale on its website for €190 ($207), and t-shirts by Vivienne Westwood (the model is called "El Diablo") sold for €315 ($343) per unit.
Cases of unauthorized borrowing of ideas the little-known artists, fashion brands in recent times. Plagiarism was charged with world famous brands such as ZARA and Topman. But in fairness it should be noted that as soon as Robert Marrero complained about the company Vivienne Westwood in social networks, she was contacted by the representatives of the brand. They apologized, called it all a big misunderstanding and offered to settle the case without trial.
t-shirt Design made creative Director of the brand Kronthaler Andreas (Andreas Kronthaler). It seems like he didn't realize that he used the image of a contemporary artist (although it was the date and signature of the author).
whatever it was, Robert Marrero believes in the integrity of the company Vivienne Westwood, that they did not specifically and that the issue will be resolved.
Sources: artnet.com, artinvestment.ru
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