Big Law
Ralph Lauren Sued for Unauthorized Photo Use of Model
A Russian supermodel filed a $20 million lawsuit Monday against Ralph Lauren Corp. and HBO in New York Supreme Court for unauthorized use of her photos.
Anastassia Khozissova, the ex-girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, alleged in 2004 that Ralph Lauren himself approached her to be a muse for a number of his collections — including the highly desired book “Diary of a Collection,” which features “intimate and breathtaking photographs.”
“Ms. Khozissova’s beauty is only matched by her tremendous talent,” said Michel Botbol, senior vice president and creative director for Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Womenwear, at the time.
