Copycat?

March 26, 2009 | Tags: Chic Poll

As I walked through Bloomingdales one day, this Lela Rose dress caught my eye because it really reminded me of the H&M dress Michelle Obama wore awhile back. This made me think of a major question, is it possible that Lela Rose was inspired by H&M? And if so, do you guys think that it’s ok to be inspired by a $50 dress and revamp it into a $995 dress? I think not! I’ve only heard of mainstream designers taking high end label pieces and making them cheaper but in my opinion the opposite is not ok! Now, tell me, is it just me or do these two dresses look very similar??? How do you feel about knock-ups?

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4 Responses to “Copycat?”

meee on March 26th, 2009 5:18 pm

noo, they don’t really look that similar; its just the use of stripes…
Jenny D on March 26th, 2009 7:12 pm

designers are inspired by the streets and everyday people. But i would rather buy the $50 dress. Cotton is cotton.
Profashionelle on March 27th, 2009 2:09 pm

What makes you so sure Lela Rose was inspired by H&M and not the other way round? Because usually it’s designer vs. high street. The dresses definitely look similar, but I wouldn’t call one or the other a knockoff. You just can’t always design something totally new that’s never been there.
Dee on March 28th, 2009 7:21 am

Wow they really do look similar! I definitely agree that knock-UPS are not OK

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