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Telfar

American fashion brand known for its democratic design ethos and iconic shopping bag.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Overview

Telfar is an American fashion brand founded by designer Telfar Clemens, headquartered in New York. The brand is known for its 'democratic design' ethos, offering gender-neutral clothing and accessories. Its iconic Telfar shopping bag, also known as the 'Bushwick Birkin', has gained widespread popularity.

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Controversies

  • 2021

    Guess faces backlash over bag resembling Telfar design

    A new Guess bag drew public backlash from Twitter users and the article's author, who alleged that it copied features of Telfar's Shopping Bag. The article suggested the resemblance could support a trademark infringement claim but reports no legal determination.

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