Image courtesy of The Telegraph
Hells teeth!
I’ve been sent a few links today about this story; I’m being lead to believe that the Hells Angels are being offended. These are the guys whose moto is “Live Fast Die Young”; who reported by the BBC Europe on the 10th March 2000 as “these are not very nice guys“. Eh, suing… really?
The arguement circles around the use of their logo – ok, so fair enough. If you’ve trademarked your logo and have intellectual property surrounding it, you have every reason to confront abusers… maybe my research hasn’t been done very well but I couldn’t find evidence to support that.
Hell I hate people who pander fake goods – more often than not they are supporting terrorist organisations – this activity by McQueen and others is surely an homage – but then I don’t have the full facts and can not say for sure… be interesting to see how this develops.
As an ex-biker (British Motorcycle Federation no less) I understand the passion attributed to clan’s, sects and the respective MC’s (Motorcycle Clubs) – I’m just a little confused with this particular action.
Have you seen it, what do you make of it?
Vogue article
Daily Mail article
Telegraph article
Fashion Magazine