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2/23/2011
More Runway Fashions Reinterpreted for Dolls
Michael Williams pointed out this resemblance earlier tonight.
Mattel frequently copies other designers and companies and calls the designs their own. Great catch about the Alexander McQueen outfit being put on a Barbie!
In addition, the dress from "Scarlet Woman Adele" that was released at the last FR convention is also "inspired" by the very same Alexander McQueen design, I think.
I find it strange that Mattel cops flak from collectors for taking fashions from the runway for their dolls but Integrity do it quite a number of times but it is okay when they do it? At least that is what I am reading based on the comments.
I never thought Robert Best was anything special. I was going to buy Darya but forget it now, I'll be spending that with another doll company. Best should be ashamed of himself.
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Fabulous, Terri!
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Mattel frequently copies other designers and companies and calls the designs their own. Great catch about the Alexander McQueen outfit being put on a Barbie!
ReplyDeleteThat is clearly a total rip off of McQueen's design! I can't believe Mattel get away with this!
ReplyDeleteFunny and a good catch, Terri..
ReplyDeleteIf somebody has a similar idea to Mattel's, they get them closed down, or they do their most to make life hell for them.
Makes me wonder, where all of the original ideas are.
And in a very good taste, too, stealing from deceased persons.
ReplyDeleteSee also Mme Sauce Béarnaise.
By the way, the first Barbie was a copy of the Bild Lilli. So there's some tradition in this regard at Mattel's.
Petra
In addition, the dress from "Scarlet Woman Adele" that was released at the last FR convention is also "inspired" by the very same Alexander McQueen design, I think.
ReplyDeleteI find it strange that Mattel cops flak from collectors for taking fashions from the runway for their dolls but Integrity do it quite a number of times but it is okay when they do it? At least that is what I am reading based on the comments.
ReplyDeleteI don't collect FR so I am not aware of copying.
ReplyDeleteI never thought Robert Best was anything special. I was going to buy Darya but forget it now, I'll be spending that with another doll company. Best should be ashamed of himself.