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On Halloween, the US Supreme Court ponders costumes

In a happy coincidence of the US judicial calendar, the Supreme Court on Halloween Monday is set to solemnly take up the subject of costumes and outfits. The eight justices have been asked to define copyright limits in an usual case that poses the question: Can the design of a cheerleader's outfit be protected by rights of authorship? The...

Trends

Trend watch: varsity

American sportswear will be a big trend for spring and the major high street stores have stocked their shelves with varsity-inspired collections for men. The trend stems down from the catwalks, which saw major designers such as Balenciaga embrace the theme, where muscle tops, gym shorts and biker vests were mixed with ready-to-wear. Leather...