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Wednesday, April 28
copycat
Every season millions of people rejoice when the high street 'draws inspiration' from the catwalk. Endless blogs reflect this phenomenon in the shape of 'get the look for less' posts for those fashion followers that can't afford the real deal. Personally, traditional inspiration is completely respectable. However, when the lines are crossed and patterns are blatantly copied this fact becomes a simple case of copyright infringement. For SS10, Zara has once again crossed that line adopting many of the popular designs of the season as theirs (copies of Phoebe Philo's line are specially hurtful). Can you put the pieces back together?
If you have a look at the Zara website, be it the lookbook or the catalogue, cases like the above are endless. How do you think this affects the industry? Are you one of the million of copy adepts?
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As I think I already told you, I think it's perfectly respectful. It brings fashion to the masses and avoids the elitism of the industry.
I am not a copy adept myself but if I see something I like, I will buy and I don't give a damn if it's a copy. Why should we be forced to pay astronomical sums for pretty patterns?
Now a different story are shoes and handbags, where you can usually tell the difference and quality does matter. BUt when it comes to pure clothes, it's the same cotton everywhere and the price difference isn't worth it.
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