‘Girl Power’ T-shirts removed from sale amid claims of exploitation

T-shirts bearing the “Girl Power” slogan have been removed from sale following allegations that workers were being exploited at the factory where they are made. Sold by the F= website which aims to “provide modern day women with inspiration, motivation, and empowerment through the success stories of women”, the garments were retailing at £28, although […]

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Marc Jacobs denies stealing Nirvana ‘happy face’ logo on T-shirt

In November 2018, Jacobs re-released 26 pieces from his 1992 grunge collection to mark its 25th anniversary, including the garments adorned with the aforementioned smiley face design.​ “The design was inspired by vintage Nirvana concert T-shirts from the 1990s – the era of ‘grunge’ fashion,” the dismissal reads. “Marc Jacobs re-interpreted the design of the […]

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