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Forever 21 Strikes Again…

June 7th, 2007 | 7 Comments | Posted in Fast Fashion

… and again, and again. Seriously, this topic is getting tired and shouldn’t be surprise anymore. I could create a spinoff blog about Forever 21 knock-offs and have a blog entry every day for as long as the store is open, guaranteed. (I get royalties if you do so and beat me to it, OK?) Easy peasy. Just like spotting this bustier dress from Forever 21. Who doesn’t know about the “inspiration” of this dress?

The F21 folks must be betting that, if you did not get your hands on the now sold out Proenza Schouler for Target bustier dress last February, you would settle for their version instead. It’s only $24.99. Go get it while you can!

Fast Fashion Face Off: Forever 21 vs Zara

May 24th, 2007 | 3 Comments | Posted in Fast Fashion

It’s not surprising when fast fashion chains copy from designer labels. But to poach off each other? Looks like Zara fired the first salvo against Forever 21 with these yellow tunics. The pictures above don’t look like much but believe me, I’ve seen both items in person and the fabrics must have been taken from the same bolt of cloth. They are the same exact color (not seen in the photo due to difference in lighting) and flimsy cotton. The cut and fit are the same as are the crochet trimmed armholes. The only difference is the beading which is probably why Zara is charging $39.99 while Forever 21 priced theirs at $24.80 two months ago.