Canada Goose takes its image very seriously, which is why it’s currently suing International Clothiers for producing a jacket named Super Triple Goose that sports similar features to the Canadian company’s signature coats: a logo on the right sleeve and two front-flap pockets on the waist. Sure, people have come to know Canada Goose for its ubiquitous shapeless-yet-warm outerwear, sported by everyone from Rosedale moms to Bay Street bros (it’s pretty much the Starbucks cup of the jacket industry)—but so far none of the brand’s allegations against International Clothiers have been proven in court. Canada Goose also alleges the name of the International Clothiers jacket is a misnomer, since lab tests revealed that only one per cent of the filling is actually goose feather. So, not only is Canada Goose incredibly protective of its image, it also apparently operates a CSI: Down Jacket division. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »
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Canada Goose sues International Clothiers for (allegedly!) ripping off its logo
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oh you have a canada goose jacket? you must go on alot of adventures….
February 22, 2012 at 12:13 pm | by lisHoly! I purchased that jacket for $149.99 at Yorkdale in Toronto. How do i go about getting my money back for fake triple canadian goose ?
February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm | by HarmanCanada Goose is out of line here. I purchased this jacket from International Clothiers and absolutely love it! I paid $100. did I know it wasn’t a Canada Goose jacket? yes! was I told it was? No!
As a consumer I was concerned on its content for the price and when I asked I was informed it was mainly duck down and not goose. I was not lied to as I’m sure any one that asked was not lied to either.
February 22, 2012 at 6:34 pm | by Dean