Steve Madden

I think I have an obsession with the name Alexander. Why, you ask? Because two of my absolute favorite designers are named like that. Of couse, we’re talking about Alexander McQueen and Alexander Wang.

Today, it’s all about Wang and his perfect creation of an LWD (=Little White Dress). He’s the best when it comes to mixing sexy with edgy chic. Wang’s color palette is mostly confined to black and white (and everything in between), but he really owns these colors, so I don’t mind.

This draped silk jersey dress from Wang’s Spring 2009 collection made me instantly swoon. Isn’t it the prettiest little thing of fabric you’ve ever seen? Me loves it.

The dress is currently up for pre-oder at Saks and I’m sure it will go like hot cakes. If you have 600 bucks to spare and there’s still room for a perfect LWD in your closet, grab your chance to infinite glee and buy it!

Alexander Wang Silk Jersey Dress
($596, Saks.com)

I would style it like Saks who copied the look from Wang’s runway presentation of the dress. Black chunky heels or a pair of gladiators would be a perfect fit. Finish it off with a black cropped blazer (sleeves rolled up) and you’re set.

Alexander Wang Spring 2009 White Silk Draped Jersey Dress (LWD)

RUNWAY: Steve Madden “ROCKERR” High Heels, $179.95
EDGY: Jimmy Choo Tully leather sandals, $495 (WAS $825)
SEXY: Alexander McQueen Satin bar pumps, $885

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I’m on a total shoe craze right now, that’s why I’m posting shoes the whole time. Today’s post is about Steve Madden ~~stealing~~ “being inspired” by one of the big names in the fashion industry – Dior that is.

The Dior Extreme Cutout Sandals were Carrie’s favorite shoes in the Sex and the City movie and immediately sold out after millions of women (and men) watched them being worn by SJP various times throughout the movie. Everyone went crazy for the “It” shoe, me included.

I guess we do not need to discuss about the obvious similarity of Steve Madden‘s MADALYNN and Dior’s Gladiator Sandals.

Steve Madden inspired by Dior?

The Dior heels retail for a hefty price of $780 whereas the copycat version from Steve Madden only costs about 1/7 of the original – $109.95.

But we aren’t finished here. Just when I thought Steve Madden could NOT be more obviously copying other people’s work, I found another pair on SteveMadden.com which is even more similar to the Dior heel than the MADALYNN. The shoe is called MADDIEE, comes in patent black as well as 3 other different colors/versions and also retails for $109.95. But take a look.

Dior vs. Steve Madden, Volume II

MADDIEE is almost a 1:1 copy of the original heel. I mean, Steve Madden is long known for creating knock-offs of well selling designer shoes, but this “designer inspiration” is more than blatant.

But wait, we’re still NOT finished. After doing some research I found even a third pair of Steve Madden shoes, MAXII, which also are similar to the Dior heels, but not half as classy as the designer’s original.

Steve Madden Copycat Version, Volume III

Steve Madden MAXII, $99.95

Turns out Steve Madden isn’t the only one who took some inspiration from the Dior Gladiator Sandal. Here are some more Dior knock-offs.

1. Bakers “Candice”

Dior vs. Bakers

Bakers “Candice”, $64.99
(available in tan and black)

2. ASOS Leather Heavy Gladiator Sandals

Dior vs. ASOS

ASOS Leather Heavy Gladiator Sandals, Â£55.00

3. Luichiny Women’s Mandy Sandal

Dior vs. Luichiny

Luichiny Women’s Mandy Sandal
(Currently out of stock)

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Question is – Would you buy a copycat version of a designer shoe you love? Even if it would mean you are supporting plagiarism? Not everyone is able or willing to fork out 800 bucks for a pair of shoes. It sure is quite tempting at least, isn’t it?

UPDATE: Found another Dior knock-off. Zunacci’s Extreme Gladiator Shoes. Look rather scary to me.

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Steve Madden

Dress of the Day – Alexander Wang Spring 2009 Silk Jersey Dress LWD