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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!
More info: Edda Gimnes | Moschino
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Recently, a designer Edda Gimnes claimed that Moschino has completely copied her designs for their latest collection
Image credits: edzgimnes
She also added some comparisons (Gimnes’ work on the left, and Moschino’s on the right), which are truly similar
Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino
Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino
Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino
Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino
Image credits: edzgimnes, Moschino
Jeremy Scott, a designer and a creative director behind Moschino, quickly responded to her claims
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”
Image credits: Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott denied copying Gimnes’ work by sharing a series of different looks from previous Moschino’s collections
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
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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Aahzmandus Pervect 7 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.
John Ashley 7 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?
Rafaella Bueno 7 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) 7 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.
rola 7 years ago
She didn't really get the help of the internet or "fight back", did she? She just made a status showing her disappointment
James Mills 7 years ago
pretty much. But what do you expect from a click bait title.
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Maria Del Pilar 7 years ago
When I looked at them . . . what she created I would not wear in a million years. No shape and one dress looks like a potato sack. Moschino may have been inspired by her color schemes but that's about it. His rendition is much more stylish and sophisticated. Keep trying and I hope you make it. Your patterns though are very unflattering. The colors are great
Eulalie Grace 7 years ago (edited)
I think the same. The big hats and the shapeless dresses are not what a person with fashion sense would ever wear. And who would wear those shoes. But chic little suits and dresses are alway in style.
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Person2638 7 years ago
A lot of them have similarities but Cornelius Van Delen has a point. Perhaps they were unintentional? I don't know what to think.
Lily Mae Kitty 7 years ago
due to time frame, more likely she copied them. and at least theirs is actually wearable. yeah...think I'll get a pair of these "shoes" /s mosc-5bacc...868f11.jpg 
Miss Cris 7 years ago
I thought the same... and sorry, but I wouldn't like to have them even if she gives them to me by free. They are (sorry, my only personal opinion) ugly, not only unwearable.
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Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
It all reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode in which Lucy and Ethel want the designer fashions they're seeing on their trip to Paris. Ricky and Fred use horse feed buckets and burlap and make them outfits. At the end, very similar designs are on the fashionable ladies of Paris, copied from when someone saw them on the "girls." lucy-in-pa...e247a6.png 
Natasha Forchione 7 years ago
I think more than anything is the fact that they met, which probably inspired the designs. I think that is where the anger lies. I think had this not happened, the designer would not be outraged.
Daria B 7 years ago
Exactly. The problem here is not similarity itself, it's the events before the fashion line was launched. That's the real point here and a very important detail to the story.
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Joe Bloe 7 years ago
Those designer thinking they invented the wheel, when in fact they are just oblivious to what have been done for decades... That girl think she invented markers on fabric. But hey, now everyone think they are the victim of some sort of Global plan against them. People are so paranoid!
Miss Cris 7 years ago (edited)
That's why designers, as other professionals, should study what has been done before in history. So she is showing she's not very pro.
Load More Replies... Aahzmandus Pervect 7 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.
John Ashley 7 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?
Rafaella Bueno 7 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.
Load More Replies... Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 7 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.
rola 7 years ago
She didn't really get the help of the internet or "fight back", did she? She just made a status showing her disappointment
James Mills 7 years ago
pretty much. But what do you expect from a click bait title.
Load More Replies... Maria Del Pilar 7 years ago
When I looked at them . . . what she created I would not wear in a million years. No shape and one dress looks like a potato sack. Moschino may have been inspired by her color schemes but that's about it. His rendition is much more stylish and sophisticated. Keep trying and I hope you make it. Your patterns though are very unflattering. The colors are great
Eulalie Grace 7 years ago (edited)
I think the same. The big hats and the shapeless dresses are not what a person with fashion sense would ever wear. And who would wear those shoes. But chic little suits and dresses are alway in style.
Load More Replies... Person2638 7 years ago
A lot of them have similarities but Cornelius Van Delen has a point. Perhaps they were unintentional? I don't know what to think.
Lily Mae Kitty 7 years ago
due to time frame, more likely she copied them. and at least theirs is actually wearable. yeah...think I'll get a pair of these "shoes" /s mosc-5bacc...868f11.jpg
Miss Cris 7 years ago
I thought the same... and sorry, but I wouldn't like to have them even if she gives them to me by free. They are (sorry, my only personal opinion) ugly, not only unwearable.
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
It all reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode in which Lucy and Ethel want the designer fashions they're seeing on their trip to Paris. Ricky and Fred use horse feed buckets and burlap and make them outfits. At the end, very similar designs are on the fashionable ladies of Paris, copied from when someone saw them on the "girls." lucy-in-pa...e247a6.png
Natasha Forchione 7 years ago
I think more than anything is the fact that they met, which probably inspired the designs. I think that is where the anger lies. I think had this not happened, the designer would not be outraged.
Daria B 7 years ago
Exactly. The problem here is not similarity itself, it's the events before the fashion line was launched. That's the real point here and a very important detail to the story.
Load More Replies... Joe Bloe 7 years ago
Those designer thinking they invented the wheel, when in fact they are just oblivious to what have been done for decades... That girl think she invented markers on fabric. But hey, now everyone think they are the victim of some sort of Global plan against them. People are so paranoid!
Miss Cris 7 years ago (edited)
That's why designers, as other professionals, should study what has been done before in history. So she is showing she's not very pro.
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