Adventures in Copyright: Fool's Gucci

Oct 06, 2008 @ 3:15pm

gucci jeffery campbell studded heels.jpg Ever since Gucci sent these studded heels (left) down the runway, they've been showing up all over the place - editorials, store displays and on the feet of off-duty models. So it was only a matter of time before somebody stole the design. First up: Jeffery Campbell (right).

Between the criss-crossing black straps and gold studs, we really can't see much of a difference except that Campbell's look considerably cheaper and uglier - the thinner straps and overloaded gold studs really don't measure up to the original's pared down, sleeker look.

But they might go ok with all those gypsy (read: Gucci) rayon dresses currently being sold everywhere from Bebe to Forever 21..

-- HAYLEY PHELAN

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 3:33PM

Primark also did their own version of this shoe.

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 3:35PM

These too! http://www.piperlime.com//product.do?cid=4016&pid=591680&scid=591680002

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 3:49PM

i like the knockoffs better

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 4:18PM

if they are not going to do good knockoffs they shouldnt do them at all.

-S

posted by FashionIntelligentsia

Oct 06, 2008 4:43PM

Thanks for the tip, as I also like the knockoffs a bit better. During this economic Apocalypse in the US, I think you might be seeing bit more Steve Maddens and Jeffery Campbells on our feet. We'll see.

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 6:46PM

Me, too. Knockoffs better.

posted by purplecroissant

Oct 06, 2008 8:02PM

wait--really disappointed here. i started boycotting steve madden shoes for so blatantly ripping off other designers. is jeffrey campbell the same deal?

posted by guest

Oct 06, 2008 8:57PM

whoa those knockoffs are so yucky!

posted by hannah

Oct 07, 2008 6:19AM

Are you kidding? The knockoffs are so much better cut!

posted by guest

Oct 07, 2008 2:32PM

Lets be totally honest they are both ugly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by guest

Oct 07, 2008 10:22PM

completely agree with guest number 4. these are just..ugh. i would die for gucci ones though. now if only somebody would reproduce those studded chloe boots..

posted by xnoelle25

Oct 07, 2008 10:37PM

the knockoffs are way better.

and anyway, they totally ripped off of burberry from last fall season.... which were way better to begin with.

but my definite favorites are the christian louboutins for rodarte fall 08

posted by guest

Oct 08, 2008 8:53AM

It's Jeffrey. J-E-F-F-R-E-Y. JEFFREY! If you're going to be an elitist snob, learn how to spell.

posted by guest

Oct 14, 2008 10:47AM

I wish most people could afford the Gucci. People who don't have money dont get great design, then get balked at for buying a "look a-like". That said, all of Jeffrey Campbell shoes are based on runway shoes.

posted by guest

Oct 17, 2008 5:01PM

I myself got the knockoffs. I’m probably older than may people who check this blog, have an amazing career in New York and make an absolutely fantastic amount of money in the mid to high six figures and there’s no way I’d paid what the Gucci ones cost just for a trend that’ll last like, what? three months? A chanel classic flap? Yes, I’d pay what it cost. A Burbery trench? Absolutely. A pair of classic Louboutin pumps? I’m sold. These shoes? I don’t think so.