AVON bluntly copied Rebecca Minkoff's MAC
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You know you've made it as a designer when you have other people duplicating your handbags.
I've seen quite a few boutiques copy the mini mac. For me, I don't mind it but I'm guessing that would hurt RM sales since there are cheaper options of her bag floating around.
Wow that's blatant. F21 had a bunch of copycat mini 5-zips a few year back. But why would anyone pay for this faux leather stuff when these days you can get preloved leather Mini Macs on eBay at ridiculously low prices?
It's a bit funny to me that another brand would copy an RM design. I passed by the RM section at Bloomies yesterday and so many inspired designs! Chanel classic/boy, Balenciaga City, Givenchy Antigona, Chloe Drew, Hermes Evelyn...
It's great that she is providing a similar look for less (heck I am getting the Love in mermaid hardware bc I didn't want to pay $5k+ for a Chanel in a trendy style), but it's a bit off-putting to me to have sooo many lookalikes of high end labels' most popular designs. It's like another Michael Kors. Do they make their own original designs anymore?
It's great that she is providing a similar look for less (heck I am getting the Love in mermaid hardware bc I didn't want to pay $5k+ for a Chanel in a trendy style), but it's a bit off-putting to me to have sooo many lookalikes of high end labels' most popular designs. It's like another Michael Kors. Do they make their own original designs anymore?
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I saw a copy of Gucci's Lady Web on their website, disappointing for sure. I guess this is the cost of growth for a contemporary brand. It's sad because the hard core Minkettes have all moved on because the brand isn't what it was.
Even sadly the iridescent Love I got didn't meet expectations and will be going back. I think there's something about it wanting to quench my desire for the real thing but it feels like a cheap imitation to my Chanels. Sorry to anyone who does enjoy it! It is just not my cup of tea.
I think it is great for people who want a certain look without the high cost or even independently enjoying the design without knowing the inspiration. But if you know the original well, it's hard to compare.
