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Vogue
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Lynn Loves Jewelry: Beach-Inspired Creations for Fun in the Sun
I didn't grow up on the Riviera. Picasso never admired the way I slung my pearls over my tanned back, like the beautiful Sara Murphy, who told him that she wore her jewels backwards at the beach because it was good for them to get some sun. Nevertheless, Sara and her husband Gerald Murphy were big influences on me. These glamorous Lost Generation expats lolled around France in the 1920s, hung with Scott and Zelda, and showed off their inimitable beachy style—not just those legendary pearls, but striped marinière shirts, sarongs, and espadrilles. But ok! Just because she was marooned in Massapequa, did not mean that Lynnie did not have her own singular beach look. Lido Beach might not be Antibes, but I was as fiercely dedicated to my own idiosyncratic beach aesthetic as any random louche aristocrat. Did I not substitute a conventional bathing suit with a Danskin long sleeved leotard? Did I not cover this tribute to Isadora Duncan with a thrift shop 1950s housedress? Was my hair not tied in a kerchief from Pierre Deux, which many decades ago sold French Provencal fabric on Bleecker Steet, and where I bought scarves during my cherished trips to Manhattan? And of course, back then I loved jewelry as much as I do today, though there was admittedly always an ephemeral quality to summer jewelry. The seashell with the fortuitous hole that allowed it to be strung around your neck would crack; the thin chain bracelets wrapped around your ankle always got lost in the dunes. Which is why the summer jewels featured here are a far sturdier lot, crafted from precious metals and flaunting genuine gemstones. And though they may feature colorful sailboats, cartoonish fish, and fiery suns, they are meant to be worn all year round. Talk about Christmas in July—these treasures can bring a bit of July to the snowiest holiday season. Earrings Necklaces Rings Bracelets
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lululemon sues Costco for selling knockoffs of its clothing line
Lululemon sued Costco for selling 'confusingly similar' items of its clothing line. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Lululemon claimed certain Costco products have 'unlawfully traded' on the brand's 'reputation, goodwill and sweat equity by selling unauthorized and unlicensed apparel employing knockoff, infringing versions' of its clothing line. The company claimed that Costco's products violate trademark law due to 'some customers incorrectly believe these infringing products are authentic Lululemon apparel.' While in other cases, 'customers specifically purchase the infringing products because they are difficult to distinguish from authentic Lululemon products,' the lawsuit alleged. In the 49-page lawsuit, Lululemon shows the similarities to the Costco products. According to Lululemon, the infringed products from Costco include; Danskin Ladies Half-Zip Hoodie, Danskin Half-Zip Pullover, Jockey Ladies Yoga Jacket, Spyder Women's Yoga Jacket, Hi-Tec Men's Scuba Full Zip, and Kirkland 5 Pocket Performance Pant. 'An innovation-led company that invests significantly in the research, development, and design of our products, we take the responsibility of protecting and enforcing our intellectual property rights very seriously and pursue the appropriate legal action when necessary,' Lululemon said in a statement. Lululemon has sued Peloton in 2021, for allegedly making similar looking products but two years later, the companies worked together to sell clothing. Lululemon is seeking to 'recover fully' from its lost profits, and for Costco to end all manufacturing of products that violate trade dress. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
New York Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Lululemon Sues Costco Over Selling ‘Dupes.' What's Behind the Case?
For nearly as long as mankind has worn fancy things, someone out there has been trying to copy those things. Ancient artisans cribbed from each other's designs. Victorian hustlers duped diamond jewelry with shimmery paste. Christian Dior, the godfather of high fashion himself, was believed to sell his own designs to lesser known producers, who could make cheaper versions. For the modern athleisure giant Lululemon, however, the duping has gone too far. In a lawsuit filed in California on June 25, the company accused the wholesale retailer Costco of selling knockoff sweatshirts, jackets and other activewear at a fraction of what Lululemon charges. Successfully suing over knockoffs is notoriously difficult for fashion brands and designers, in part because copyright laws are often vague, experts say. Lululemon's case seeks restitution and payment from Costco, which it said profited off Lululemon's 'sweat equity' and damaged the Lululemon brand. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. What is Lululemon accusing Costco of doing? Lululemon said Costco is selling knockoffs of its Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and popular ABC pants for men. Using design images and side-by-side comparisons, Lululemon, in a 49-page court filing, argued that Costco sold jackets and hoodies — made by clothing manufacturers such as Danskin, Spyder and Jockey — using terms in its marketing similar to what Lululemon uses. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Boston Globe
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Nina Kuscsik, the first official female winner of the Boston Marathon, has died at the age of 86
Roberta Gibb, who ran Boston in 1966, was ignored by BAA officials. But when Kathrine Switzer obtained a bib the following year by using her initials on the entry form, gatekeeper Jock Semple made headlines by trying to rip off her number in mid-race. Advertisement Ms. Kuscsik, who made her marathon debut in Boston in 1969, became a runner by accident. Born Nina Louise Marmorino in Brooklyn, she was a versatile athlete, winning New York state championships in cycling, speedskating, and roller skating in the same year. But when her bicycle tire blew out in 1967, she decided to use her feet to stay in shape. 'I couldn't wait the two weeks it took to get [the tire],' Ms. Kuscsik said. 'For running all you need is a pair of shoes.' But the sight of a woman running laps around her Long Island block attracted notice. 'Every time it rained while I was training the police would stop me because they thought I was in trouble, that I was running away from something,' she said. Advertisement Ms. Kuscsik ran Boston unofficially three times. 'I knew that women weren't official but that didn't bother me at all,' she said. Along the way she developed an amicable rivalry with Sara Mae Berman, who won the final three unofficial races. 'Nina and I were not enemies, we were friends,' Ms. Berman recalled recently. 'When we ran, yes, we were competing, but each of us was pushing the other to do our best run for the day.' In 1970, Ms. Kuscsik, the mother of three, was the only female among 127 entrants in the inaugural New York City Marathon. The following year, after she made a proposal at the AAU conference to allow women to compete formally, the organization agreed to allow 'certain women' to race. Ms. Kuscsik decided that the 1972 Boston race would be a suitable site for a breakthrough. 'Boston was the place,' she said. 'It was the first race I had ever run. I didn't know there were any others.' The women's status as official competitors came with restrictions. They had to meet the men's qualifying standard and were required to have a separate start in Hopkinton. 'We drew a line on the sidewalk,' Ms. Kuscsik said, 'and everyone went off whenever they wanted to.' After checking the best times of her seven rivals, she reckoned that she had a good chance to win. But before the midway point of the race Ms. Kuscsik, who was wearing a Dacron-and-cotton, buttoned blouse and Danskin shorts, experienced gastrointestinal misery that soon became visible. 'What a weird experience that was,' she said. 'People were clapping as I went by them and then they stopped clapping because there was no other woman around. But I thought they'd stopped clapping because of what they saw.' Advertisement Her winning time of 3 hours, 10 minutes, 26 seconds she deemed as 'pretty lousy' despite her outclocking more than 600 men. But Ms. Kuscsik's victory margin of 10:09 still stands as a record. 'A very gutsy effort,' said Berman. 'All of us were proud of her.' The photo of men's winner Olavi Suomalainen kissing Ms. Kuscsik's cheek was published around the world. 'I was amazed at the amount of coverage,' she said. 'I didn't realize I was a part of a historic movement.' That autumn, Ms. Kuscsik continued her campaign for equal treatment at the New York event where she was one of 'Six Who Sat' at the starting line with signs to protest the AAU's 'archaic' requirement that the women start 10 minutes before or after the men. The rule was dropped later that year. Ms. Kuscsik, who won that race, went on to set a world record of 6:35:53 for 50 miles in Central Park and won the Empire State Building Run-Up three straight times. Ms. Kuscsik, who later chaired USA Track & Field's women's long-distance running committee, cofounded what became the New York Mini 10K, the first female-only road race. She also advocated for the women's marathon to be added to the Olympic program, which it was in 1984. Had the event existed in 1972, Ms. Kuscsik likely would have made the US team for Munich. And her Boston triumph would have earned her $150,000, plus $50,000 for her course record. 'I'm happy that I was where I was when I was,' she said. 'It was a different world then.' Advertisement Ms. Kuscsik, who was divorced, became a patient representative at Mount Sinai Medical Center after working as a nurse. She is survived by daughter Christina and sons Stephen and Timothy. John Powers can be reached at
