Lower priced leaders are getting even better at producing designer inspired frocks! ASOS is our latest perpetrator with their interpretation of Alexander Wang’s Corset dress:
ASOS’s $77 Contrast Cup Mesh Dress only differs from its $795 counterpart by way of skinny straps. Everything else–from the mesh overlay to the contrast detailed cups and colors–is way too similar to ignore.
What’s your preference?
Get the ASOS version here, or search for the Wang creation at www.alexanderwang.com.
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As Louboutin’s nudge Manolo’s out of that number one shoe spot, it seems more and more lower priced brands are spawning knock offs. Pumpcicle noticed that Dollhouse’s $76 Tisch Pumps look eerily similar to Christian Louboutin’s $1,785 Lace Booties:
While both boast almost 5 inch heels and an 1 inch covered platform, Dollhouse’s version is a bit more punk rock with an ankle chain detail.
Which one would you rock?
Get the Dollhouse shoes here or cop the Loubies here.
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It’s quite possible that Balmain has far exceeded any other designer who’s been mimicked this year…case in point, Aldo’s Mccannally against Balmain’s Buckle-embellished suede boot. It’s easy to see who won first place when you consider Balmain’s clean construction and chic simplicity. Aldo’s version looks a little…Bizarro-esque to me. The misalignment of the buckles just makes my eyes teeter from hither to thither. Obviously, the Balmain’s would hate on your wallet, ringing in at $1,605; Aldo’s at $140. But would you go for the price tag, or would you spend a “few” more dollars for a better look?
~Vuitton
Seems like Topshop has a constant wandering eye when it comes to making dresses “their own.” When compared to Catherine Malandrino’s Draped Silk Jersey dress, the similarities are obvious, but are only limited to the silhouette and assymetry. Topshop went for a knitted version and nixed the ruching that Malandrino’s number has:
Topshop’s is quite a steal at $90, while Malandrino’s is $495. But the question still remains. Would you go with the price, or with quality?
~Vuitton
While helping a friend of mine search for a dress, I came across this frock by Gabriella Rocha. Immediately, my mind went back to the Betsey Johnson Burnout Striped Organza number that Angela Simmons wore on the red carpet at last year’s MTV VMA’s.
The resemblance between the two is undeniable, despite the difference in texture and the slight variation in the bodice. Not to mention that Gabriella Rocha’s is a lot more inexpensive that Betsey Johnson’s; the former being $80, and the latter ringing in at $352. I have to admit that I’m not mad at Gabriella Rocha’s version, but the Betsey Johnson one does it for me.
What do you guys think?
~Vuitton
I’m sure that you, like all of us, kept up with the fashion that Rihanna brought during the fall/winter fashion week season. The talk of the town was this Gareth Pugh striped sheer number from his Spring/Summer 2010 collection. This obviously wouldn’t go unnoticed and “uncopied.” Enter Topshop’s Knitted Stripe Dress.
Almost identical to Pugh’s dress, the only difference is the missing turtleneck…and of course the cost. Topshop’s version is definitely a steal at $80, compared to Pugh’s which could easily be in the thousands.
Which would you rock if you wanted to vamp it up for the holidays? Get Topshop’s version here.
~Vuitton
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