As a designer, how can you protect your brand at New York Fashion Week? And if you’re a fashion law attorney, what steps should you take to minimize your clients’ risks and liability on and off the runway?

In this episode, we sit down with fashion law attorney Daniel Bellizio. Daniel has represented some of the most creative names in fashion, including Off-White and the late Virgil Abloh.

Daniel shares why contracts are critical during fashion week shows and why a sign with a photo and video disclaimer may not protect the brand from a lawsuit.

This also marks the first New York Fashion Week since the New York State Fashion Workers Act went into effect. We explore what this means for brands and designers — from new compliance requirements to protect models, covering compensation, breaks and liability insurance to issues around AI ...