A reader tipped us off to yet another mass retailer selling a handbag that looks very similar to Proenza’s PS1. This time, surprisingly, it’s the Gap. Gap’s version seems to be denim and while the front buckles are a little different, it has the same top handle, shoulder strap and triangular flap as the original. It’s weird – Gap doesn’t usually do knock-offs, but I guess everyone wants in on this ridiculously popular messenger bag.
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I was actually in a Gap in NY and they have a suede one that looks even more similar than the denim one. When I saw it I even mentioned to the salesperson how similar it was to a PS1 but I can’t seem to find it online.
I was going to comment and say the exact same thing. I saw that suede one at the 5th ave. & 17th st. store and immediately commented to my friend that it was blatantly trying to copy the PS1. Also looked online for it after. There seemed to be just the one bag out on the floor on a table display and I think it was $179.
It’s super similar, but the PS1 has a rectangular flap on top of the triangle, whereas the Gap has it below.. and I think I really like the Gap’s modification..
It’s super similar, but the PS1 has a rectangular flap on top of the triangle, whereas the Gap has it below.. and I think I really like the Gap’s modification..
OR does the PS1 look exactly like a mulberry Alexa bag?
Good eye, but Mulberry copied Proenza. Don’t get it twisted.
Good eye, but Mulberry copied Proenza. Don’t get it twisted.
Good eye, but Mulberry copied Proenza. Don’t get it twisted.
PS1 came out wayy before Alexa
actually, the bag come out FIRST with english kids at posh schools. proenza schouler made it popular but its not exactly original, as i keep saying…
They are all messenger bags. Messnger bags usually have a top handle, a flap that buckles over, and a strap…its the basics of what a messenger bag is comprised of. I dont even think this looks like a knock off its obviously different. You KNOW a Proenza bag when you see one or a Mulberry and actually if you dont know one when you see one you probably are at the Gap buying a messenger bag because you dont care to spend $2000. It’s not copyright its the basics.
Let’s talk about Marc Jacob’s ostrich Hermes look-a-like *cough* knock-off.
I’d love to see what bag you’re referring to. We all know that Marc strongly reference other existing items and occasionally other designers in a way most designers don’t, but I’d be eager to see a bag that could legitimately be called a knock-off (even though it’s pretty rare to find a luxury accessories producer that can’t be said to have been influenced by Hermes)
I’ll try and find it for you. I remember coming across it twice, and both times I thought about how closely it resembled a Birkin…if not in size necessarily (probably closer to the Kelly in size, actually), then shape, design, and especially the placement of the handles.
it says something when you start to see him not even carrying his own label…
http://bagwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/mjhermes.jpg
http://famespy.com/wordpress/files/2010/01/marc-jacobs-Hermes-Birkin-bag.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kfyP_DhnAG0/SzrOvzK3cQI/AAAAAAAAdu0/oAqqK3663FY/s640/Hermes+Birkin+marc+jacobs.jpg
exactly
dude its a SCHOOL SATCHEL, it’s not genius
Yeah, I agree with you. None of them are original, including the PS bag. It’s a very old and simple style of bag whose time as a fashion object has come around again.
Alexa copied PS1… PS1 is actually a beautiful bag unlike the others.