Adventures in Copyrights: Miu Miu, No No

Jun 19, 2008 @ 12:23pm

miu miu asos dress.jpg ASOS has just put up an "in the style of Daisy Lowe" dress, also known as the Miu Miu mini that's been everywhere recently. The "not-too-dissimilar version" (that's a round about way of saying knock-off) is available for 38 pounds and comes in black and white.

Besides the fact that this dress is far less cute than the original, we're wondering why ASOS would try to imitate a dress that was featured in the brand's spring ad campaign, not to mention in several notable editorials and even some magazine covers already - aren't they just a little late?

And besides, the silhouette and length don't work when you take all the costume out and try to make it "wearable". It's just not that kind of dress. So why bother?

-- HAYLEY PHELAN

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 12:31PM

it's obviously not as great as the original, but i don't think it's horrible.

posted by andremichael

Jun 19, 2008 12:59PM

i know this may seem a little TOO pop-culture, but..

i think either danity kane got great knock-offs or miu miu custom made this dress for their tour in three new colorways (black, white & grey).

http://blackstylecentral.blogspot.com/2008/06/danity-kane-rocks-miu-miu.html

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 1:10PM

I have the Topshop skirt that resembles this Miu Miu look...it's a pretty good knock off, especially seeing this Asos wannabe. Ewww...

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 1:35PM

I adore asos.com.

posted by Kara

Jun 19, 2008 1:43PM

I mean the Miu Miu one is obviously preferable and I think pretty awesome but this one is cute and affordable. If you weren't a fashion addict but liked cute dresses you'd probably want it and not know the difference honestly.
The topshop skirt knockoff is much better than this one though.
I know you guys hate knockoffs (I only hate knockoff bags) but the Miu Miu is out of reach for MOST people. Why can't they get a similar version at their own price range?

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 1:59PM

I like the "copy"

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 2:30PM

now there's a forever 21 knockoff skirt of the topshop inspired miu miu skirt http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=skirts&product%5Fid=2051108262&Page=1

posted by FashionIntelligentsia

Jun 19, 2008 2:35PM

Is the Top Shop skirt still available online? I didn't come across it, but I'd love someone to link it for me.

The MIU MIU is too adorable, and paired with the right shoes, I think it can even be sexy. I saw a girl at Barneys wearing it and she looked like a figure skater dominatrix. Needless to say, it was a good look.

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 3:41PM

no the topshop skirt sold out in a matter of days. there's always ebay. there is however a completely different colored version still available online http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=74440&parent_category_rn=85550&productId=717890&langId=-1

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 3:55PM

Cheers to Kara. I have to agree that knock off bags are a definite no no. I live in the sunny and expensive state of Cali. Some things I know I will only wear once and I don't want to spend a fortune on it.....especially in this economy. You just have to be selective and make sure that the fit is good to make sure that your inexpensive top or dress doesn't look cheap with your REAL bags, shoes, etc.

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 4:11PM

it looks like a cheer uniform.

posted by bastylefilegirl

Jun 19, 2008 4:18PM

I will never hate on ASOS! ( As Seen On Stars)

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 4:47PM

I don't have a problem with this dress at all, I think it's a good wearable alternative to the Miu Miu one. It probably is a bit late in the season for it to come out, but in non-fashion land, it's still only the beginning of summer...

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 4:57PM

agree with most of the posters...the knock off ain't half bad...i'd rock it!

posted by guest

Jun 19, 2008 6:15PM

yea i love the knock off, i agree that its lost alot of the genius of the miu miu original, but be realistic, its still really cute, wearable, and the shape would probably work, it looks like a jay godfry dress, put a bomber with it.

posted by guest

Jun 21, 2008 3:20AM

its not thst bad, but the dress/outfit was all about originslity, so it seems a shame thst its been copied