These mannequins were drawn as a promotional postcard for D.P. Accessories. I fortunately retained the rights as this drawing has the dubious honor of being my most stolen image of all time. I am aware of at least four thefts and have consequently won numerous lawsuits. As an illustrator you must always be aware of theft which can be a full time job.
One such case was brought to my attention by a female friend who was trying on dresses at an edgy East Village shop. Being of modest means, she checked the designer hangtag for the price at which point she immediately recognized my work being used as their logo. Shocked, she hurried to the nearest bar and phoned to alert me to this fact. She offered to play Emma Peel to my Steed for the price of a dry martini. We quickly revisited the shop armed with a small disposable camera. My friend photographed the misgotten image on each tag of every dress she tried on from the privacy of the fitting room as I distracted the sales girl from the flash. Evidence on film, we fled the shop and immediately contacted a lawyer, the rest is fashion justice and my financial gain.
Photo: Diana Rigg as Emma Peel of The Avengers
30 comments:
it is incredibly beautiful, so I can see why everyone would want to use it, but that's just unethical.
congrats on the lawsuit.
i won't lie though, I'm using it as my background, I couldn't resist. maybe you should draw in a signature?
I agree with Melrose, maybe you should 'hide' your initials into the work somewhere. Like Al Hirschfeld, who hid his daughter's name, NINA, in his work.
Wow! That is so CHEEKY! But flattering at the same time - as your work is so good. It happens all the time here in China. I've heard of some companies actually copying the trademark!
Huhu =)
Wollt nur Bescheid sagen, dass ich meine Blogadresse geändert habe =)
lg
http://fashion-Chain.blogspot.com
Beautiful blog!
Kisses!
love it....;-)
Nice work!! … It’s always good to help your friends (especially if you can get a free dry martini afterwards jajaj).
I'm sure people use your work without permission frequently, it must be very frustrating, but you sure know how to defend what’s yours.
Thank you so much for your comment and follow!
I am now following your blog~!
The rock rooms at the Madonna Inn are the best. I stayed in the one called Rock Bottom, it was amazing (:
Mission "Possible"! Now, was that martini shaken or stirred? :)
Hope to see you soon!
K-
Very beautiful photos!
So beautiful your blog, great desings! i follow you :)
kiss!
http://litlemisssunshinetheblog.blogspot.com/
wow I love it, I can see why they wanted to steal it! still you are very intelligent (:
I follow you! (:
kisses
~bella
oh i really love her!
Really, I'm not a poet, at least not in the poem of my blog. It is a text of the movie 10 things i hate about you :)
Kisses
I like your blog and your art!!!
i adore your "and the winner is..." post... simply because you put Audrey pic.
ps: im still so heartbroken about alexander mcqueen…
your blog is so lovely.
Wow, kudos to you and your trusty sidekick for completing your mission! It IS a wonderful illustration.....apparently a tempting treat!
lovely blog ! I think you have a lot of taste =)
Thanks so much for following my blog <3
Marine / another fucking fashionista
you're right ! I'm now a follower =)
I'm in awe of your illustration X___x they are amazing... I'm in love with your creations.. I wish I could draw like that.. Oh well! Amazing blog... I'm definitely a fan!! ^^
Gorgeous illustrations and wonderful blog! I am now following. Keep in touch.
♥ MADISON thing
www.madisonthing.blogspot.com
Here I am finally. I had to find the right glamour shot! Ha! It was great to hear your voice. I love your work. Pepper Seames would be so proud (our Professor right?)
Thanks, but Pepper never gave me a better grade then a "C", so not so sure.
Thanks, but Pepper never gave me a better grade then a "C", so not so sure.
Hi David
Your photos are divine and full of passion, you have great talent, and therefore does not surprise me that so many reached. I wish you success.
P.S your name is one of my favorites:)
Adam,
http://fashionispartofme.blogspot.com
Oh well done on the win ... I love your amusing way with words.
xxx
I certainly can understand why they tried to steal the image. It is quite lovely and I love the vintage feel of the image.
You are extremely talented and enterprising, I might add. Imagine the shop owners' surprise when your lawyer approached with the evidence of plagiarism. Wow!
Well done!
I forgot about that drama.
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