Susan Scafidi

Do knockoffs harm the fashion business? Or does copying keep the wheels of the industry turning?

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?

Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."

A career in fashion is a more visible and viable option than ever before. As a result, interest in fashion education is booming and a range of institutions, from design colleges to business schools, are seizing the opportunity.