The Uffizi Gallery is suing Jean-Paul
Gaultier over the French fashion designer's unauthorized use of
Botticelli's Birth of Venus on his latest collection of
clothing.
Gaultier, who is known for his provocative designs, has used the
iconic image on long women's trousers and sleeveless blouses as
well as a long skirt and a men's T-shirt.
The famed Florentine gallery said the fashion house "has used
the image of the masterpiece kept in the museum to make some
items of clothing, also advertising them on its social media
profiles and on its website, without asking for permission,
agreeing terms of use or paying a fee as is expressly laid down
by law".
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