Urban Jumps on Chloe's Bandwagon

Apr 03, 2008 @ 1:13pm

chloe sevigny for opening ceremony.jpgFaran said, "Come to NYLON's Chloe party!"


So I said, "Yay!" and naturally went looking for an outfit.

I stumbled in to Urban Outfitters, (I know, I know, but it's right around the block from work) where I was overwhelmed by Chloe for Opening Ceremony deja vu.

There was an entire section that should have had a sign saying, "We wish Chloe Sevigny designed for us!!!" Floral camis hung from the racks, denim vests were layered over the mannequins' outfits, flowy, ruffled skirts laid on tables and chunky black boots covered the ground below.

I thought, "Is there anything worse than wearing a rip-off of someone's clothes to their own party?"

Nope. I turned on my heels and made something work from my own closet.

When I walked into the party and found myself amid a sea of Chloe perfume, I realized I'd mistaken the two Chloes.

But at least I know the difference between Chloe for Opening Ceremony and Urban as Chloe.

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writer Britt Aboutaleb
posted in Adventures in Copyrights, People We Like tags Chloe, Chloe Sevigny, Nylon, Urban Outfitters

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 1:17PM

hahahaha! this is a very funny story.

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 1:52PM

hilarious!

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 1:58PM

this was pretty funny. what did you end up buying??

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posted by Nathalie

Apr 03, 2008 2:10PM

Urban has always been a follow-the-leader type. I do love Chloe and I am excited what kind of shrine my UO has made for her.

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 5:35PM

but thats what urban always sells....

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 7:06PM

First and foremost, the early 90's are a major trend that is and has been emerging for the past year. Chloe's collection for OC is merely her interpretation of the outfit I wore in 1993 - ditzy floral dress, cut-off sleeve jean vest, with my black Dock Martins. I love it, but let's be honest it's nothing new. I find it highly unlikely, given the fact that designs sometimes take half a year to go from the design table to the store, that Urban "knocked-off" Chloe's collection. Unless there is a specific detail that is unique to Chloe's designs that Urban took the liberty of, then I think you are just picking on the big bad store that you admit to shop.

Smooches!

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posted by guest

Apr 03, 2008 7:08PM

P.S. Urban sell ditzy florals every spring. They also sell black shoes and boots year round.

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