posted by debutanteclothing

Jul 14, 2008 4:21PM

@guest 4:05PM
Do you own these or something? Because the Topshop version is waaaay better.

posted by guest

Jul 14, 2008 4:32PM

i agree with guest @4:05...prada original is really gorgeous and unusual and a perfect match with the line of tights they produced. topshop, like all copycats, made it more familiar, accessible and comfortable. but, i don't look to miucca for that...

the topshop version is cute, but hardly "better"

posted by guest

Jul 14, 2008 4:36PM

I'd say the topshop version is too far off base to be called a copy... 'inspired by', perhaps but nothing infringing.

posted by guest

Jul 14, 2008 4:56PM

the prada shoe must be horribly uncomfortable. he model's foot is sliding out the front.

posted by guest

Jul 14, 2008 5:51PM

I think the prada version is gorgeous.

topshop might have made it more wearable, but wearable doesn't mean better.

posted by swissmiss

Jul 14, 2008 10:15PM

I agree with Audrey, the Prada isn't wearable. I am all for being creative and out there but there comes a point where you have to be reasonable. Plus, the Pradas don't look like they fit well...

posted by etoilee8

Jul 15, 2008 12:46AM

I'm calling this one a draw. I really don't like either :)

posted by guest

Jul 15, 2008 5:55AM

I agree with guest @ 4.36, I think they're too dissimilar to be called a copy, that particular Topshop shoe is definitely more of an inspired by. TS did do some much more similar shoes though, with the ankle cuff and all, not sure if those are still on their site.

P.S. Fashionista- they're S/S 08, not A/W.

posted by LeMagnifique

Jul 15, 2008 7:18AM

I laughed so much 'Why Miucca Prada ? why ?'.Bless. :-)))
These shoes are fugly lol

posted by guest

Jul 15, 2008 10:34AM

The prada pair. Made me feel physically ill. I'm on fashionista's side.

posted by guest

Jul 17, 2008 7:21PM

i am the first to defend PRADA and all their beautiful clothes, even the fall 08 collection, but i have to admit that i couldn't bring myself to even like the black and gold shoes they brought out for the spring. i mean, all you have to do is look at the picture up there and see the model's feet slipping out of them to know that they are uncomfortable as well as flashy-ugly. i've seen these "inspired by" and although they are better than the original i think they're still kinda ugly, especially with the platform.

posted by HiFashionLvr

Jul 17, 2008 7:50PM

well theyre barely similar. i mean, theyre both black and gold with a buckle and cutouts. but thats it. the prada shoes r for the statement-maker. as if thats a surprise? personally, i do prefer the topshop shoes, though. theyre much more wearable, more modern, more fun, and younger. however, the prada pair is amazing! these r hardly knockoffs.

posted by guest

Aug 17, 2008 12:47AM

The Prada Ones are Horrible!
Only Mk Olsen would wear these,and she would wear them with a fur coat and baggy tee :D