posted by guest

Sep 08, 2009 10:45AM

why would "the masses" be any less capable of wearing this look well? the premise of AiC has always been sickeningly elitist, but to be so transparent about it - yikes. listen to yourselves.

posted by calvinshowblogspotdotcom

Sep 08, 2009 10:45AM

Sometimes I wonder why people get sooo bothered by things like this. Yeah, it's obviously a knock-off of the Prada but there ARE differences. They might be minor but they're there. What's that? Get over it? Oh...okay.

http://calvinshow.blogspot.com

posted by guest

Sep 08, 2009 11:08AM

Ha ha #2, my immediate thought was "oh, now Fashionista is creating letters from elitist readers so they won't be accused of it directly?" ;)

Real or not (probs real -- don't all the Fashionistas hate Bebe?), "S" is all mixed up. Both dresses are absolutely hideola. The Prada isn't tough to pull off because of flaws in the wearer's body; it's because it is fugly beyond words. And dare I say that the Bebe is slightly better-looking -- not that I wish to see that one on anyone's body either, be they part of the lumpen masses or not.

posted by guest

Sep 08, 2009 11:18AM

this is #2 -- I didn't even notice that it was supposed to be reader reported! the tone is indistinguishable from editorial Fashionista.

#4, you are completely right about the flaw being the dress design rather than either execution. it is an ugly premise.

posted by kemiii

Sep 08, 2009 11:19AM

it's a shame that bebe has gone into the business of straight copying from designers who work hard to produce these masterpieces. Honestly what would bebe do without style.com? They would probably have no business...

posted by Romi1234

Sep 08, 2009 11:47AM

People need to get over the fact that companies knock off designers. It's how they stay in business, not everyone can afford real designer clothes so this is how they market to real people.

posted by Romi1234

Sep 08, 2009 11:47AM

People need to get over the fact that companies knock off designers. It's how they stay in business, not everyone can afford real designer clothes so this is how they market to real people. It's been going on forever and always will.

posted by arue

Sep 08, 2009 12:15PM

I liked the Prada dress when i first saw it but truth be told this Bebe dress is more wearable and I like it

posted by asianempress

Sep 08, 2009 12:24PM

*please keep in mind that I generally love prada and own a few pieces from the brand*

But anyone who buys the prada dress should have their amex taken away for crimes against fashion. anyone who buys the bebe one should be banned from the mall.

basically, its a dress that I can't imagine anywhere but in a fashion editorial. no one would look good in it, not even the prada model wearing it on the runway. In my opinion, Bebe should be hated for copying such an ugly dress. There's gotta be something better copy.

posted by guest

Sep 08, 2009 12:43PM

I agree with guest #2 and #9.

It also important to note that the Bebe dress is still fairly expensive to the "masses". So I doubt that I'll be seeing this dress on every street corner.

posted by Jean Voltaire

Sep 08, 2009 12:58PM

Bebe... Just the name alone makes me feel constipated.

posted by mrsPILATI

Sep 08, 2009 1:45PM

The fact that Bebe continues to exist amazes me.

posted by rachelle

Sep 08, 2009 2:27PM

hmm if i was forced to pick, i like the bebe one better. the fit around the arms is better. should i be losing sleep?

also, i'm starting to think the bitches that run this site get their kicks from all the negative comments on the copyright posts. any other blog would listen to their readers and stop doing them .

posted by Jean Voltaire

Sep 08, 2009 2:30PM

Haha @ bitches. Loves it!

posted by Tyler Reese

Sep 08, 2009 3:01PM

You were browsing the bebe website or fashinfags??

posted by RashomonRebel

Sep 08, 2009 3:11PM

Why is everyone hating on the Prada one?! Have any of you actually tried it on and appreciate the amazing details and craftsmanship that goes into making the item? Have you read that piece by Faran on why knock-offs are bad?

And this didn't even come from the site's editors.

posted by guest

Sep 08, 2009 10:15PM

Rashomon, of course you are right that the Prada craftsmanship will be off the chain. (And knockoffs are bad, generally speaking.) But while the dress may be a work of art, it's still pretty uggsly. I'm sure some modern cave-woman type could pull it off, but how many of those are there?!

I also think this design may have first been attempted in the 1960s ... and ya know, it was pretty foogly then too. :p

posted by grammyweezy

Sep 08, 2009 11:35PM

I"Hideola"? Really? And what are "modern cave woman types"?

posted by guest

Sep 09, 2009 11:00AM

"Hideola" is a variant of "hideous."

"Modern cave-woman types" -- someone like Stella Zotis from last season's Project Runway might be able to pull off that HIDEOUS Prada dress. But Stella has better taste than that.

posted by guest

Sep 09, 2009 11:42AM

Bebe did it better.

lol.

The Prada model up there is frightening to look at. The Prada dress wouldn't be flattering on anyone. Not even the model.

S needs to get a clue.

Bebe made that dress wearable. I could go to a toga or 300 party and look stunning.

posted by guest

Sep 09, 2009 11:46AM

And yeah, I highly doubt S was looking at Bebe to get her kicks from designer knockoffs.

She was looking to see what she could get with her new paycheck. Let's be real.

Prada should be sued for copyright infringement from the Goddess Athena, Atalanta, and Artemis!!!

posted by Meesh

Sep 09, 2009 12:10PM

Ummm so the dressed don't even look the same.

posted by guest

Sep 09, 2009 5:04PM

aaaahahah number 22!

sorry S,

xoxo,
B

posted by guest

Sep 09, 2009 10:06PM

God forbid there's attractive poor people out there.

posted by guest

Sep 10, 2009 5:20AM

I2I 22, I2I!!

posted by me

Oct 04, 2009 2:40PM

I don't like either but if I had to wear one I'd chose the knock off.

98% of the population cannot afford the Prada dress. And people who CAN afford it should perhaps find it in their heart to do something more worthwhile with their money.

Get over yourself.