Meet Thom Browne, the stripe-obsessed designer who took on Adidas and won

• Thom Browne defeated Adidas in court this month over its right to use its four stripe design.
• Adidas sought $7.8 million in damages, alleging consumers could easily confuse the two brands.
• Over the years, Thom Browne has placed parallel stripe designs on sweaters, socks, and more.

American designer Thom Browne grew wider recognition among fashionistas this month after the high-end designer took on Adidas in court and won.