Marc Lamont Hill
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Black Creator Sues Balenciaga's For STEALING His Shirt Design!!!
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20:42Now PlayingLamont “Tory” Stapleton, a Black entrepreneur and designer, alleges that Balenciaga appropriated his original design without permission. Stapleton, creator of the "Struggle is Common" clothing line, launched a black crew neck shirt with the word "FREE" in 2019, inspired by a personal loss. Discovering the alleged copy in Balenciaga's Fall/Winter 2021 collection, he publicly called for a discussion with the luxury brand. This incident highlights ongoing issues within the fashion industry regarding the exploitation of independent creators by larger brands.
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