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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Jean Paul Gaultier sued over use of Venus image ‘without permission’

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Jean Paul Gaultier is facing legal action after it printed Botticelli’s Birth of Venus on several clothing items allegedly “without permission” from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

The museum is suing the French fashion label for the use of Venus’ image on its latest “Le Musée” capsule collection without asking or paying for usage.

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