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Luella to Urban Outfitters

luella for urban bag.jpgHave you ever heard that saying, “champagne taste on beer money?”

We think that must be tagged on the wall of the Urban Outfitters meeting room, because they keep getting normally high price-commanding designers to make cute and (more) affordable versions of their aesthetic for their stores.

First, it was Bing Bang with Bee 23, in stores this Fall. Then, they announced a cheaper range from Erickson Beamon, available right now in the UK.

And now? A line from Luella, in UK stores this month (and hopefully in US stores soon after), which already seems to resemble Luella’s regular accessories range also in stores this month.

Vogue UK tells us to expect “paisley print prom dresses, gypsy embroidered shirts, striped Ts and studded clutches,” but we’re betting there’ll be some stiff navy blazers with notched collars and bright yellow piping (maybe with studs for cufflinks) in there, too…

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posted by guest

Jul 07, 2008 11:45AM

I feel the need to do a Kylie-style "wow"! I am so excited you have no idea. now I must stop typing while I breathe.

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posted by guest

Jul 07, 2008 1:36PM

Does anyone think that maybe these designers have a bit of the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality about UO? After all, Urban Outfitters (aka Urban Counterfitters) has been showing many brands the sincerest form of flattery (ahem) by copying many of their designs under their own brand name...

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posted by guest

Jul 07, 2008 9:13PM

You also forgot Steven Alan for UO. Sure, it's probably only going to be menswear, but it's definitely on my list to steal from my boyfriend's closet. And is it too much to hope that he'd do those cute little bloomer panties?

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posted by etoilee8

Jul 07, 2008 11:17PM

I agree with guest 1:36 . . . it sounds like the designers are thinking "well, I should probably get something out of this deal. . . "

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