Designer Thom Browne emerges victorious over Adidas in court battle of stripes

Fashion designer Thom Browne leaves Manhattan federal court in New York after a jury decided he did not infringe the trademark of sportswear giant Adidas (Larry Neumeister/AP)

Fashion designer Thom Browne has emerged from a New York court victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a battle over signature stripes.

Mr Browne told The Associated Press that he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers.