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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
No Mercy for Diane von Furstenberg
Jessica Alba wearing the DVF outfit - Elle Cover US - March 2009
Diane von Furstenberg will allegedly compensate Toronto fashion label, Mercy, for copying a popular jacket from their Spring 2008 collection. The DVF jacket was introduced in spring 2009 (US) and retailed for $1000 as opposed to $300 from the Canadian label. It became popular after Jessica Alba wore it on the cover of Elle magazine, a look pulled together by Tiffany Port during an episode of "The City". It also appeared in an episode of Gossip Girl. The designers, Jennifer Halchuk and Richard Lyle, gave birth to the Mercy label 15 years ago and have a great reputation for innovation and style. The DVF staff member accused of copying the look was apparently fired.