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08/24/2022

On the latest episode of the Laws of Style, Douglas Hand sit down with gender free designer Rinat Brodach and discuss the universality, style and politics of clothing when it is stripped of gender labels. We track her evolution to gender free design from womenswear, her many fashion influences and her picks for the cities with the most gender inclusive style ethe. Listen in!

On this episode, I sit down with gender free designer Rinat Brodach and discuss the universality, style and politics of clothing when it is stripped of gende...

05/12/2022

On the latest episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with designer Michael Bastian to discuss his stewardship of the oldest American clothing brand in existence, Brooks Brothers. They discuss the legacy and uniqueness of American style, menswear trends in this era of casualization, iconic and historic Brooks Brothers items and the future of the independent Michael Bastian brand. Listen in!

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with designer Michael Bastian to discuss his stewardship of the oldest American clothing brand in existence, Bro...

04/29/2022

Why is it that counterfeit luxury goods remain so popular? They are something of an open secret, but are buyers really worried about repercussions? “No one has ever served prison time for importing a few of these items for personal use,” says fashion lawyer Douglas Hand. Read more of HBA Partner Douglas Hand's thoughts in this article from The Cut!

Among a certain set, counterfeit luxury bags may be more popular than the real thing.

03/29/2022

HBA Partner Douglas Hand gives his thoughts on how sanctions against the import of luxury goods into Russia are affecting the fashion industry in a recent Business of Fashion article. “I think it’s gone from a constant yellow to red in terms of policing.”

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Navigating sanctions on Russia requires ‘constant vigilance and flexibility’ from brands and retailers. Here’s what you need to know.

02/28/2022

On the latest episode of Partner Douglas Hand’s podcast, The Laws of Style, he sits down with the GC of the Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee, Tiffany Stevens, to discuss the surge in fine jewelry sales during COVID, legal issues with jewelry production and marketing and the rise of the bejeweled lapel pin. Listen in!

On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews the President and General Counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Tiffany Stevens. They discuss the JVC's...

02/03/2022

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note, how being direct, informed and fair always wins and how, if everything is fabulous, nothing is fabulous. Listen in!

On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note...

11/22/2021

On this episode of the podcast The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate to discuss sustainability, the circular economy and how fashion misses it and how the next 5 years will see massive, radical change in consumers' relationships with "used."

On this episode Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate. They discuss sustainability in fashion, the circular economy an...

11/04/2021

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldschmied - that AG Jeans started from, local production, environmental sustainability and The Jean of Tomorrow. Listen in!

On this episode host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldsc...

10/08/2021

On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Caylor. They discuss the structural challenges with the fashion industry and consumerism, why designing with sustainable materials doesn't mean sacrificing fit, finish or style, the problem of greenwashing and opportunities for shifting the retail model. An engaging and optimistic conversation about fashion's future - listen in!

On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Ca...

09/29/2021

We’re proud to announce the selection of HBA Partner Douglas Hand to the 2021 New York list! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in New York.

Douglas Hand is one of the top rated Business & Corporate attorneys in New York, NY. He has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

09/27/2021

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They cover "new" models for retail success, how educating consumers is the best way to sell to them and what Yves Saint Laurent was up to in 1969. Listen in!

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They discuss "new" models for ...

09/18/2021

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