Polka Dots, Peplum and Hearts.
This week it's been pointed out on every blog (even the home decor blogs!) that Old Navy has an inexpensive version (Rip-off? Knock-off? Replica? what is the politically correct term for this?) of this Alice + Olivia sweater:
Old Navy's less expensive (and non-sequin) version:
Forever21, not wanting to feel left out, also knocked-off last years' uber-popular - even I bought it - J. Crew original (available this fall in a lighter-weight Merino wool) :
Forever21's version:
Old Navy's version:
Now, polka dot sweaters? Over-sized Graphics? I don't know that I feel like a designer or brand can really trademark that.......
Looking for a different version of polka dots? I love this peplum polka-dot top (say that quickly, three times.)
Forever21's version:
Old Navy's version:
Now, polka dot sweaters? Over-sized Graphics? I don't know that I feel like a designer or brand can really trademark that.......
Looking for a different version of polka dots? I love this peplum polka-dot top (say that quickly, three times.)
What do you think of mass retailers' ripping-off/knocking-off/replicating designer's ideas?
Labels: Alice and Olivia, Forever 21, Heart Sweater, J Crew, Old Navy, On Saturdays I Shop, Polka Dot Sweater, Save, Splurge
posted by Unknown @ 1:28 PM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
I think, some how, the knock offs always look a bit off. The smaller polka-dots just aren't the same. And somehow the Old Navy heart sweater looks cheaper. I don't think it really hurts the sales that much. I saw a segment on "Today" a few years back were they did the designer vs cheap knock offs and the crowd knew the originals. If you can afford it you'll buy the original. PS I agree with the claiming polka-dots. I have seen them way before last year ;-)
Do u by any chance have a item number for the old navy polka dot sweater?
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