Guitarist Dave Navarro of the newly reformed and touring Jane’s Addiction recently got on the wrong side of the Louis Vuitton lawyers for wearing a fake LV guitar strap. Here’s what Dave had to say about the kerfuffle:

I was shocked by the tone in their letter. So heavy and serious!!!! Lighten up guys! My favorite line in the letter is this: “We have no doubt that this copying has been willful and is intended to trade upon the fame and cachet of the LV Trademarks to elevate the status of the infringing Guitar Strap, and of Jane’s Addiction.” Sure I have enjoyed the LV brand for years and years. I own many items such as luggage, belts, wallets, boots and clothing that bear the LV name. Hell, my gym bag is even a LV bag. So they make great stuff. No Doubt. Is it great enough to elevate the status of Jane’s Addiction? I mean, are they fucking kidding me? Has anybody EVER purchased a concert ticket or an album based on what is hanging around the guitar player’s neck? Ever? “Hey! So and so is playing tonight. Wanna go?” “Nah, I hate those guys.” “Yeah, but have you seen the guitar straps they use? Pretty spectacular!” “Really? Why, yes. In that case I would love to attend and pay my hard earned wages in exchange for a rock and roll musical review down at the theater this evening.”

Here at the intergalactic Guitarbalooga headquarters, we believe in respecting LV’s right to send cease and desist letters to stop obvious criminals like Dave Navarro from using sweating all over your brand. But, it seems to me that if anything, having a “glamorous” rock star promoting your stuff (fake or not) would be a good thing. Then again, the height of fashion for me are EVH sneakers, so perhaps I’m biased.

(via idolator.com)