C. Wonder Slapped With A Copyright Lawsuit By Etsy Artist

by Jada Wong | 9:43 am, August 8th, 2012

C. Wonder is the brainchild of Tory Burch‘s ex-husband, Chris. As such, his company sells apparel and homegoods that some say resemble Burch’s wares, even if he doesn’t think so. In the latest edition of This Thing That Looks Like That Thing, C. Wonder is accused of copying an elephant and balloon image by Bulgarian artist Zlatka Pirin Paneva, and slapping it onto its own line of homegoods.

Why You Should Shop On Etsy (And The Coolest Stores To Buy From)

by Samantha Randazzo | 2:34 pm, August 3rd, 2012

We adore Etsy here at Styleite. So much so that our EIC, Verena, has furnished an entire apartment with finds from the site. We don’t just love the idea of helping talented artists to keep doing what they’re doing, we (for totally selfish reasons) love what they’re selling. So we’ve compiled a gallery of some of the best stores Etsy has to offer, as well as a list of reasons to get your cute, budget-friendly things from them instead of a fast-fashion chain.

Pepper Spray Cop T-Shirt Sold On Etsy With Message Of Peace

by Julia Rubin | 2:16 pm, November 22nd, 2011

By now you’ve probably heard about John Pike, the UC Davis police officer who casually pepper sprayed students at an Occupy protest on campus. Now a Reddit user has reworked a photo of the officer for a T-shirt that’s sure to get people talking.

Courtney Love Has Some Trouble Paying Her Etsy Bills

by Verena von Pfetten | 6:19 pm, June 27th, 2011

Courtney Love really, erm, loves her online marketplaces, doesn’t she? In addition to her eBay store, the prolific Twitter-er is also apparently an avid Etsy user, though she makes guarantee she’ll actually pay for her purchases.

Are The State Necklaces Urban Outfitters Allegedly Copied Even Original?

by Julia Rubin | 1:24 pm, May 28th, 2011

This week Urban Outfitters was accused of copying a collection of necklaces from independent jewelry designer Stevie Koerner of tru.che. But were the silver state-shaped pendants with hearts punched through them even Koerner’s original design?

PHOTOS: Is The Plural Of Slarf ‘Slarfs’ Or ‘Slarves’?

by Justin Fenner | 5:07 pm, March 7th, 2011

It has been brought to our attention that for the low, low price of $200, you can own something called a sleeve scarf. A sleeve scarf is a thick, knitted scarf with a full sleeve attached, making it the perfect garment for those days when your neck and one (but not both) of your arms are cold.

The Umbrella: Summer’s Necessary Accessory

by Justin Fenner | 1:50 pm, July 10th, 2010

There are a lot of things we all love about summer — warm nights on the beach, days spent away from work stress, and delicious seasonal fruit being chief among them. But instead of getting mad when summer showers get in the way of the sunny fun we deserve, why not turn it into an awesome accessorizing opportunity.

Q&A: Best Bets For Online Vintage

by Jackie Johnson | 1:45 pm, March 19th, 2010

Q: I don’t live in LA or New York and good/affordable vintage is hard to come buy, any suggestions on where to buy online?

A: Yes! The internet is a virtual treasure trove of cheap vintage goods, you just have to know the right spots.