WWD just announced that Temperley has designed a little apple purse made of napa leather and metallic python, of which only 25 were produced. They’re hoping it creates a bit of buzz for holiday.
But earlier this year, Hermes came out with their own apple purse, this time a candy apple green color on lambskin replete with a little knife, for kicks.
Coincidence? Or does Temperley think their customers don’t shop at Hermes, therefore will never know their $1,000 purse is actually somebody else’s cute idea?
You decide.
Editor’s Note: Brett just pointed out that Missoni also did an apple purse for Spring 05 as part of a fruit scheme.
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there is a difference between inspiration and ripping off; you all seem to not know the difference.
@11:54
My sentiments exactly. With a very few notable exceptions, nearly everything in fashion is inspired by something else. I’m sure if you dig far enough there will be an apple purse that preceded Hermes
For all its worth the Temperley purse is nicer, but the price is ridiculous…
I don’t really think this one looks like an adventure in copyright, fashionista. There are very few original ideas Hermes definitely didn’t invent fruit as bag, it’s more likely Alice was inspired by something vintage from somewhere…
I don’t really think this one looks like an adventure in copyright, fashionista. There are very few original ideas and Hermes definitely didn’t invent the fruit as bag, it’s more likely Alice was inspired by something vintage from somewhere…
I don’t really think this one looks like an adventure in copyright, fashionista. There are very few original ideas and Hermes definitely didn’t invent the fruit as bag, it’s more likely Alice was inspired by something vintage from somewhere…
I don’t really think this one looks like an adventure in copyright, fashionista. There are very few original ideas and Hermes definitely didn’t invent the fruit as bag, it’s more likely Alice was inspired by something vintage from somewhere… or perhaps even by the fact that her father has cider/apple farms in England?!
Actually, you must not be aware that Alice Temperley was raised on a Cider Farm, (which consists of apples) and she uses that as an inspiration often!! The apple bag that preceded Hermes was Judith Leiber!!
Apples as purses doesn’t equal a new concept. I think I had one when I was a wee child.
I did love MBMJ’s apple necklaces though.
i like the temperley one better anyway
Purses shaped like fruit and purses made specifically to hold fruit have been around for ages. They’re popular in Japan especially. This comparison is ridiculous
let’s hope the apple doesn’t taste as bitter as your attitude, fashionista
go temperley!!!
ok ok guys..
yes, inspiration comes from everywhere, yes, the idea of fruit as a bag did not start with Hermes; but you have to admit, they are pretty similar. same size, very close to same shape, one closely preceding the other. The only differences are the materials, where it opens, and the subtraction of a knife. Give fashionista a break.
temperley also put out a red satin apple with their fall08 collection….
… and then ofcourse there's the Judith Leiber red apple purse. Yummmm. :-)