In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Oct. 1, Alexander McQueen's Autumnpaper Ltd. alleges that the Steve Madden Seryna Booties are a knockoff of the Faithful design.
The McQueen shoe debuted in January and is described in the suit as a black leather, open-toe stiletto ankle boot inspired by the motorcycle jacket. The complaint alleges that the Steve Madden model is a “studied imitation” that reproduces all those elements in the same manner.
The suit says McQueen's shoe has earned distinction in part through "widespread media attention" and has been photographed on the feet of Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen and Rihanna. McQueen alleges that Steven Madden has intent to trade on the popularity of the design and its commercial strength.
McQueen is seeking an injunction barring Steve Madden from selling items that infringe on its trade dress, profits realized by any wrongful acts plus interest, delivery of any infringing goods for destruction, legal fees and other relief.
Alexander McQueen Faithful Booties $1,155.00 / Alexander McQueen
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Steve Madden Seryna Booties
Ironically, when I searched this morning, the boot doesn't seem to be available for purchase anywhere. I assume Autumnpaper Ltd. has already been awarded a temporary injunction on the sale of the bootie.
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