Someone’s got some ‘splaining to do!
Versace is facing criticism today for selling a graphic print tee that looks almost identical to one designed by artist Kesh for a collaboration with American Apparel that took place back in 2013!
The collabo wasn’t obscure either — celebs like Cara Delevingne (in a Kesh x American Apparel bikini above) and Wiz Khalifa were seen sporting pieces from the collection!
On Monday Kesh posted a photo on her Instagram comparing the two shirts:
at least make it better than the $30 original @versace_official. this looks like a first draft.A photo posted by KESH (@kesh) on Mar 30, 2015 at 1:10pm PDT
Ouch!
But we have to agree that Versace’s design is way too similar to Kesh’s design.
On top of that, Versace is selling their version for $650, while the Kesh one was on sale for $50 when the collection launched!
The artist further spoke out with this IG post:
this.hurts. $650.versace rip off. sold out in 3 sizes. what is this madness? from huge designer labels to small boutiques to giant pop stars to fame hungry former friends. what is this? Why can’t these companies . these brands . these people create their own work? what happened? why do these people think that everything that they lay their eyes on instantly belongs to them?A photo posted by KESH (@kesh) on Mar 30, 2015 at 12:23pm PDT
Adding even more insult to injury, the copy on Selfridge’s site praises Versace’s “flair for contemporary prints.”
Welp!
Kesh reportedly plans on taking legal action against Versace, which is only fair.
Good luck to her!
[Image via Bauer Griffin Online.]
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