In the intervening years, the symbol has been reproduced countless times, and become the basis for mashup, homage and reinterpretation.
Recently, a UK fashion house decided - like many others - to repurpose the logo for their clothing. They have reportedly claimed ownership of the symbol, despite 35 years of prior use. They also have a line of clothes called "Whore Wear" which, in their words, is "glam and chic yet bordering on trashy."
It is fitting that such an uninspired ripoff surrounds an anti-authoritarian symbol with a chain.
See the show "Symbol" and original unchained logo in person. It will remain on display at Goteblüd through March 4, 2012. Hours are Saturday/Sunday 12-5pm, located at 766 Valencia, San Francisco.
2012-01-30 04:20 pm (UTC)
I think the main concern for fans of the logo is if some non-related entity decides to assert ownership and were somehow able to prevent free use of the symbol. That would be the ultimate disservice to the logo, which has thrived due to that freedom.
Edited at 2012-01-30 04:21 pm (UTC)
2012-01-30 05:44 pm (UTC)
They could still have allowed/ignored any usage they had no problem with.
But, as it is, free to all comers, idealogically or otherwise related or not.