The question of homage to the latest looks

memory · Aug 26th, 2008, 01:29 AM

I love looking at the fall fashions, although the high end are out of my price range. Is it appropriate to wear pieces that reference catwalk styles? For example Prada has a lot of black lace with beige tones this season: is it tacky to wear a cheaper piece made of black lace that is obviously not of the exact style or quality of the Prada original? Or would you just look like a bad knock-off or wannabe? I just found a lace dress in my favorite thrift store, and am unsure about wearing it. I wouldn't try and pretend that it was Prada, obviously, just want to reference their current look.

laureenthemean · Aug 26th, 2008, 01:30 AM

^^I think it's fine. I don't see why you can't get inspiration from runway looks.

memory · Aug 26th, 2008, 01:38 AM

Inspiration is just the word I'm thinking of - flicking through my magazines and picking out the looks I like.

Elsie87 · Aug 26th, 2008, 03:52 AM

Sure, why not?

Designers get their inspiration from all sorts of things (vintage, etc.) so why can't we draw inspiration from them?

PurpleD · Aug 26th, 2008, 04:24 AM

Definitely wear that lovely vintage dress you found at the thrift store! I have no problem wear designer inspired clothes, but I don't like wearing obvious cheap fake knock offs of runway items.

bags&shoes · Aug 27th, 2008, 01:16 AM

what you want to do is called "inspiration" and that is really what fashion is all about!

HauteMama · Aug 27th, 2008, 01:31 AM

EVERYONE, from individuals to retail establishments use runway shows as inspiration. If the high-end designers are showing lace, everyone else will, too. It wouldn't make sense for the designers to show body-conscious bandage dresses (ala Herve Ledger), for example, and then have department stores selling flowy, boho styles.

As long as it doesn't falsely carry a designer's name, it isn't a knock-off. And you aren't a wannabe for drawing inspiration from designers you appreciate! The vintage idea is wonderful and I bet you will look great.

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#1
memory Member	The question of homage to the latest looks I love looking at the fall fashions, although the high end are out of my price range. Is it appropriate to wear pieces that reference catwalk styles? For example Prada has a lot of black lace with beige tones this season: is it tacky to wear a cheaper piece made of black lace that is obviously not of the exact style or quality of the Prada original? Or would you just look like a bad knock-off or wannabe? I just found a lace dress in my favorite thrift store, and am unsure about wearing it. I wouldn't try and pretend that it was Prada, obviously, just want to reference their current look.

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:30 AM	#2
laureenthemean CL Authenticator '08 Location: Los Angeles	^^I think it's fine. I don't see why you can't get inspiration from runway looks. __________________ See my shoes here! Join the revolution, list on bonanzle.com! Buy now, think later!

Aug 26th, 2008, 03:52 AM	#4
Elsie87 Member Location: Belgium	Sure, why not? Designers get their inspiration from all sorts of things (vintage, etc.) so why can't we draw inspiration from them? __________________ My collection of all things luxury: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-336426.html

Aug 27th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#6
bags&shoes shopping is an art Location: Hollywood, CA	what you want to do is called "inspiration" and that is really what fashion is all about! __________________ remember, good clothes open doors BANNED UNTIL WINTER 09(no really, I mean it)

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:38 AM	#3
memory Member	Inspiration is just the word I'm thinking of - flicking through my magazines and picking out the looks I like.

Aug 26th, 2008, 04:24 AM	#5
PurpleD Member Location: Wherever the wind takes me	Definitely wear that lovely vintage dress you found at the thrift store! I have no problem wear designer inspired clothes, but I don't like wearing obvious cheap fake knock offs of runway items.

Aug 27th, 2008, 01:31 AM	#7
HauteMama Member	EVERYONE, from individuals to retail establishments use runway shows as inspiration. If the high-end designers are showing lace, everyone else will, too. It wouldn't make sense for the designers to show body-conscious bandage dresses (ala Herve Ledger), for example, and then have department stores selling flowy, boho styles. As long as it doesn't falsely carry a designer's name, it isn't a knock-off. And you aren't a wannabe for drawing inspiration from designers you appreciate! The vintage idea is wonderful and I bet you will look great.