Brian Lichtenberg Explained

Brian Lichtenberg
Nationality:American

Brian Lichtenberg is an American fashion designer[1] [2] and founder-creator of the label Brian Lichtenberg, and the streetwear brand BLTEE.[3]

Career

Lichtenberg began designing in summer 2000.[3] His clothes are sold through specialty boutiques and top department stores in Los Angeles, London, Paris and Milan.[2]

In September 2013 he made his first New York Fashion Week presentation at Pier 59 for his Spring-Summer 2014 collection.[4] His second presentation was held on 9 February 2014 at The Hub, in The Hudson Hotel.[5]

Parody sportswear

In 2006, Lichtenberg designed the "BRIANEL No. 1" T-shirt, the first a line of T-shirts, sweatshirts and other sportswear garments bearing logos that parodied those of major established brands such as Chanel (Brianel), Balmain (Ballin), and Hermès (Homiès).[6] They have been seen on celebrities such as Miley Cyrus.[7]

In 2013, Lichtenberg designed a line of sweatshirts similar to American football jerseys for the Los-Angeles based boutique Kitson, but with the names of pharmaceutical drugs "Adderall", "Vicodin" and "Xanax" across the backs at shoulder level with a two-digit-number.[8] They were advertised with the slogan "Pop one on and you'll feel better, just what the doctor ordered", and were criticised for trivializing prescription drug abuse and mental illness.[8] [9] The drug companies also threatened to sue unless the shirts were taken off the market, and the Partnership at Drugfree.org charity released a statement disassociating themselves from the line and refusing to accept any direct donations of funds raised through the shirt sales.[10] [11]

Lichtenberg released a statement saying:

Performance costumes

Lichtenberg has worked closely with a number of singers and rappers on their performance attire. Among his best known designs are Lady Gaga's crime scene tape outfit for the music video to Telephone,[12] and Katy Perry's scuba-inspired 'Freakum' dress from 3OH!3's Starstrukk video.[13] His hologrammatic leggings became a signature stage look for the rapper M.I.A. at the time of her successful 2007 song Paper Planes. At one point M.I.A. was wearing his designs almost exclusively.[12] Other singers who have worked with him for their performance costumes include Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj,[12] and he counts Kanye West, Peaches, Ciara, Yelle, Ke$ha and Keri Hilson among his clients.[13] His more mainstream designs, including one-shouldered minidresses, have been worn by celebrities such as Shakira, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.[12]

Lawsuit

In September 2013, Lichtenberg filed a US$100 million lawsuit in Federal Court in Los Angeles against his brother Christopher and other parties, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and defamation among other claims.[14] In reporting on the lawsuit, Vanity Fair described Lichtenberg as "sort of like the Weird Al Yankovic of fashion designers".[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tovey. Emma-Louise. No One Designs in L.A.? Brian Lichtenberg Does . Hint Magazine. 19 March 2014. 20 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Biography of Brian Lichtenberg. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. 19 March 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302070304/http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/brian_lichtenberg. 2 March 2014.
  3. Web site: Brian Lichtenberg Talks About the HOMIES Collection and His Thoughts On Streetwear . Hypebeast.com. 19 March 2014. 19 June 2013.
  4. News: Brian Lichtenberg MBFW New York Spring 2014. 19 March 2014. Fashion One. 11 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140205203302/http://www.fashionone.com/news/2013/09/11/brian-lichtenberg-mbfw-new-york-spring-2014/. 5 February 2014. dead.
  5. News: Tschorn. Adam. N.Y. Fashion Week: Brian Lichtenberg goes motocross grunge. 19 March 2014 . Los Angeles Times. 9 February 2014.
  6. News: Leung. Monica. The rise of the BLTees – but what's next for Brian Lichtenberg?. 19 March 2014. Influxxx Magazine. 23 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227225346/http://influxxx.com/2013/08/23/the-rise-of-the-bltees-but-whats-next-for-brian-lichtenberg-by-monica-leung/. 27 February 2014. dead.
  7. Web site: Darwin. Liza. Miley Cyrus Wears A Faux Fashion Brian Lichtenberg Sweatshirt. MTV Style. 19 March 2014. 2 January 2013.
  8. News: Taylor. Victoria. Drugmakers may sue L.A. boutique over Adderall, Vicodin, Xanax T-shirts. 19 March 2014. New York Daily News. 29 August 2013.
  9. News: Kamali. Sarah. One Slogan T-Shirt Too Far?. 19 March 2014. Harper's Bazaar. 30 August 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140319175121/http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/latest-news/kitson-brian-lichtenberg-prescription-drug-sweaters-t-shirts-sued. 19 March 2014.
  10. Web site: The Latest in Fashion Trademark Issues: T-Shirts Featuring Prescription Drug Names. Corsearch. 19 March 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140319174614/http://www.trademarksandbrands.com/2013/09/06/the-latest-in-fashion-trademark-issues-t-shirts-featuring-prescription-drug-names/. 19 March 2014.
  11. Web site: Goldberg. Cassie. STATEMENT: The Partnership at Drugfree.org is Not Associated With Kitson's Rx Drug T-Shirts. The Partnership at Drugfree.org. 19 March 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140319175556/http://www.drugfree.org/newsroom/statement-on-kitson-rx-shirts. 19 March 2014.
  12. News: Lecaro. Lina. Brian Lichtenberg: Diva Duds. 19 March 2014. LA Weekly. 28 July 2011.
  13. News: Nika. Colleen. Brian Lichtenberg's Fantastic Plastic Christmas. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108080009/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/thread-count/brian-lichtenbergs-fantastic-plastic-christmas-20111222. dead. January 8, 2012. 19 March 2014. Rolling Stone. 22 December 2011.
  14. Web site: Elizabeth. Warmerdam. Designer Brothers Feud Over 'Ballin' T-Shirts . . September 19, 2013 . February 21, 2014.
  15. Web site: Josh. Duboff. Fashion Designer Sues His Brother For Allegedly Stealing His Idea, Accuses Him Of Having Alter Ego. Vanity Fair. September 26, 2013. February 20, 2014.

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