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Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

When it comes to fashion, there is a very thin line between inspiration and plagiarism. So much so that famous brands lines like Zara and Dior have been under fire for plagiarizing smaller designer’s work, but it doesn’t stop there. Recently, a designer clothes house Moschino was accused of stealing another artist’s work, and the similarity between the two is undeniable.

Edda Gimnes, a young London-based clothes designer took to Facebook to share her disappointment after seeing Moschino’s latest collection. In her Facebook post, she claims that the famous fashion house copied her work without her permission. What makes it even worse is that about a year ago she met someone from Moschino and showed them her work, which makes the entire copycat situation even more shady.

Quickly following her post, designer Jeremy Scott, and the creative director behind Moschino took to Instagram to deny the copyright law allegations and said that his collection was entirely inspired by previous Moschino’s collections and there’s no copyright infringement of any sort.

Scroll down to compare the looks yourself, and don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments!

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Recently, a designer Edda Gimnes claimed that Moschino has completely copied her designs for their latest collection

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

She also added some comparisons (Gimnes’ work on the left, and Moschino’s on the right), which are truly similar

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino

Jeremy Scott, a designer and a creative director behind Moschino, quickly responded to her claims

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: Jeremy Scott

“Normally I do not address gossip or questions about my inspirations but I feel I need to defend myself against untrue accusations”

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: Jeremy Scott

Jeremy Scott denied copying Gimnes’ work by sharing a series of different looks from previous Moschino’s collections

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Image credits: Jeremy Scott

This situation quickly sparked a discussion online where most of the people defended Gimnes saying she should sue Moschino for clearly copying her work

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Yet somebody claims that this type of textile design has been done decades ago and Gimnes’ is not the first one to create it

Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

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What do you think? Don’t forget to tell us in the comments!

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Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago

Scott has a valid point and his answer is completely acceptable. They've been doing it for years, so if anything, she was copying Moschino, not the other way around. But I think you can't copyright doodling, so no infringement here.

125points

TwiceRice23 6 years ago

I agree.

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David B 6 years ago

I can similarities between her work and Moschino, but there is no way that that is a copy.

10points

Ralica Ilieva 6 years ago

Agree, but this is also a huge advertisement for her - did anyone of us know her work before the claims? It was clever move - there is no bad publicity :)

7points

avri G 6 years ago (edited)

They both copied from every preschooler on the face of the planet that ever existed

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John Ashley 6 years ago

As a designer (but not fashion) I have to say that the similarity between these works is almost non-existent. It doesn't require an "eye for detail" to notice differences. A vague similarity is not a copy. One has to wonder if the designer even comprehends the concept of "copy". The only way one could validly say these are the same is if you are blind as a bat. In the examples shown there isn't even a similarity in the cut of any clothing. Fwiw, some cosplayers have been doing the "scribble/sketchy look" thing for years. From the examples in the response Moschino made, they have been doing it probably longer than Gimnes has been alive. So... who copied who?

81points

Rafaella Bueno 6 years ago

I agree completely. They're not at all similar except for similar color schemes (which might have been proof of her claim if said color schemes were more unique, but here it's only black and white and some pink, it's super basic) and using the same style, which is nothing new and the company has shown proof that they've been using for a long time. I also think it's quite hypocritical of her to think they need to credit her for "inspiration" when she claims her designs to be completely her originals when she did not invent the style - where is her credit to her sources of inspiration? Nothing is created from nothing, ever. And more often than not creators will take inspiration for a lot of places, and not a single source. Unless it looks nearly the same with minor differences, it's not a copy.

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 6 years ago

Ugly is ugly. I mean, if you have a case then certainly defend your style. But don't expect this trash to make any money from real sales.

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Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago

125points

TwiceRice23 6 years ago

I agree.

18points

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David B 6 years ago

I can similarities between her work and Moschino, but there is no way that that is a copy.

10points

Ralica Ilieva 6 years ago

Agree, but this is also a huge advertisement for her - did anyone of us know her work before the claims? It was clever move - there is no bad publicity :)

7points

avri G 6 years ago (edited)

They both copied from every preschooler on the face of the planet that ever existed

0points

John Ashley 6 years ago

81points

Rafaella Bueno 6 years ago

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 6 years ago

Ugly is ugly. I mean, if you have a case then certainly defend your style. But don't expect this trash to make any money from real sales.

14points

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Young Designer Accuses Moschino Of Copying Her Entire Collection, And The Photos Speak For Themselves

Recently, a designer Edda Gimnes claimed that Moschino has completely copied her designs for their latest collection

She also added some comparisons (Gimnes’ work on the left, and Moschino’s on the right), which are truly similar

Jeremy Scott, a designer and a creative director behind Moschino, quickly responded to her claims

“Normally I do not address gossip or questions about my inspirations but I feel I need to defend myself against untrue accusations”

Jeremy Scott denied copying Gimnes’ work by sharing a series of different looks from previous Moschino’s collections

This situation quickly sparked a discussion online where most of the people defended Gimnes saying she should sue Moschino for clearly copying her work

Yet somebody claims that this type of textile design has been done decades ago and Gimnes’ is not the first one to create it

What do you think? Don’t forget to tell us in the comments!

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