Designer Brian Lichtenberg won a round in his $100 million federal court battle against his brother, Christopher, last week.
Brian — known for clothes that parody fancy fashion logos with slang words, like “Homiès” instead of “Hermès” — is suing for trademark infringement and unfair competition after his sibling allegedly stole Brian’s designs and sold them to retailers for less through his own label.
Now, a judge has ordered Christopher’s company, Alex & Chloe, to remove images of celebrities wearing the disputed designs from its site.
Brian’s following has included Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.
“I haven’t spoken to my mom or my brother in a year and a half,” Brian said, claiming his mother sided with Christopher. “I hired my brother in good faith, and like a rooster raiding a hen house, he stole my secrets. He contacted every vendor he knew — selling the same product at a cheaper price. The same collection, knocked off. I’m deeply hurt.”
Brian’s being repped by power lawyer David Graziani.
Alex and Chloe didn’t get back to us.