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Ken Scott

vs. Dolce & Gabbana

It’s the battle of the flowers between Dolce & Gabbana and Ken Scott. The late designer’s Foundation is appealing in a case against the Italian designers, who are accused of having copied 10 Scott floral patterns in their D&G collection back in 2001. While the designers have been declared guilty for the use of four patterns and obliged to pay 80,000 euros, or $121,680 at current exchange, to the Foundation, the latter is appealing for copyright infringement on all designs. A final verdict is expected no sooner than 2009. The designers declined to comment on the case.

What I am not understanding, is how the D&G prints were similar to Ken Scott. Ken has been the king of floral since the 50s, but his florals look nothing like D&G’s. Above is a comparison.

Source: WWD