Highly coincidental similarities in design: rip-offs, precedents and heavy-handed inspiration

Just for fun, here is a repository of shame to post things that remind you of other things, especially if it's a brand signature being copied by another brand.

The more reputable the brand guilty of copycatting, the better. (I'm tempted to say let's not even bother with Zara clones of runway clothes, but use your judgment.)

For clarity, try to post the original first in order.

Credit to MoK for the title suggestion.

Here are a few examples on short notice to get the ball rolling:


Carven fw12, $1,095



vs. Incotex fw15, $1,115



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Raf Simons ss12 gold chain trim shoes


vs. Givenchy fw15 derbies


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Nigel Cabourn cameraman


vs. Penfield jacket


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Maison Martin Margiela fw12 5-zip in knit wool


vs. Michael Kors zip sweater


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Dsquared super-skinny runway jeans (the plaid pocket) circa fall 2007


Dsquared jeans 2005ish & 2009ish (the rear embroidered text, one red, one centered)



vs. Philipp Plein embroidered jeans (plaid pocket patch and centered red embroidered text)


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Gucci ss10 triple buckle strap Nappa Moorea high-top sneakers ("moon boots")


vs. Frankie Morello buckled side-zip boots

Left: Acronym original (FW-0708, FW-1011) Right: Gucci copy (SS-14)