Adidas sues fashion designer Thom Browne for using 'stripes' – and loses

Thom Browne uses parallel stripes on his designs, of which Adidas says look similar to theirs. Photo: Instagram/Thom Browne

Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday (Jan 12) victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes.

Browne said that he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers.