The Hells Angels are suing Alexander McQueen.
Yes, you read that correctly.
According to the New York Observer, the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club filed a lawsuit Monday against McQueen's fashion house.
The reason? The fashion house's use of the skull-with-wings motif, which is trademarked by the group.
As the New York Observer reported, "The lawsuit focuses on a Hell's Knuckle Duster (seen above)."
Fritz Clapp, the Hells Angels' attorney, told the Financial Times that the goal was "getting them out of the market, since they represent membership insignia, and anyone wearing them would be considered an impostor by club members."
Saks and Zappos are also named in the suit for selling the merchandise.
What do you think, readers? It sounds crazy, but if the motif is trademarked it looks like the fashion house is going to be in trouble.
The above photo is courtesy of Net-a-porter.
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