Nasty Gal vs. NYFW: Who wore it first???

Happy Sunday Lovelies!    

     These past couple of weeks, all eyes and ears were focused on the infamous New York Fashion Week, a time where all the biggest celebs and high end fashion designers put their seasonal collections together to show on the runway. From designers such as Jason Wu, Rebecca Minkoff, and my all time favorite Marc Jacobs, were shown for everyone to see. With all of these fabulous, and timeless designers and clothing, in today's society, us fashionistas go to them for inspiration on upcoming style trends and what will soon hit the streets this year, but for one store, we have been seeing less of an inspiration, and more of a few controversial copies. Nasty Gal, is an American based retail store based in LA that sells vintage and chic clothing that is affordable to young women. It was founded by Sophia Amoruso and in 2012 was named the "Fast Growing Retailer". But lately, I have been reading articles and seeing more and more about how Nasty Gal has lately been taking clothes from other designers and turning it into their own and selling them, and when I mean into their own, I mean the exact same style, design, and color. So you might be thinking, okay how have they been taking designs? Here are some examples I have been researching from New York Fashion articles! Enjoy!

1.) Balmain Jumpsuit
Recently at the Billboard Awards our favorite blondie Taylor Swift wore Balmain Jumpsuit, and Nasty Gal had even posted a picture of her wearing the jumpsuit, taking credit for it, but then realizing it was from Balmain, they took it down. But Nasty Gal is still selling the jumpsuit.


Balmain

Nasty Gal
 

2.) Givenchy Spring 1997 Suit
Featured in NYFW was Givenchy's Spring 1997 Suit by Alexander McQueen, and now it is not surprising that Nasty Gal is featuring a similar one, with a very similar description.


On Left: Givenchy On Right: Nasty Gal

3.) Alexander Wang Flyknit Dress
Shown on the runway for NYFW Spring 2015



On Left: Nasty Gal, On Right: Alexander Wang 




4.) Marc Jacobs
Everyone loved the Marc Jacobs mini dress from NYFW Spring 2013, so Nasty Gal decided to create a similar dress, only difference is three inches longer and cheaper.

 

 

Although I am all for cheaper prices and alternatives instead of purchasing high end clothing where as I can buy similar for a better deal. Nasty Gal has surely took the triumph to design copies/ similarities of these styles and forget to credit them.

 

 

And that's all!

xox Sophia Marren

 

 

"Money looks better in the bank than on your feet"-Sophia Amoruso



 



Fall/Winter 2015-16 {style trends}

Fall 2015 Street Style

Fall is coming right around the corner, and it's time to start opening the bins of the boxes labeled "Fall" and "Winter". Also it's time to not feel ashamed for always wanting to hold around that precious cup of hot Starbucks (PSL anyone?) It's my favorite time of the year because I can break out the scarves and not feel weird wearing head to toe black. So, from getting to explore the variety of trends around my campus and on the street, I have decided to come up with some popular items that girls all around the city are labeling as a "must wear".

1. High Waisted Pants

Kendall Jenner wearing 'Isabel Marant Nepos
High-Rise Stretch-Cotton Twill Skinny Pants'

High Waisted shorts are out and pants are in! Pair your high waisted pants with a sleek blouse, Cropped blouse, or a turtle neck just in time to stay warm in the fall while looking chic and module.


2.Turtlenecks

Gwen Stefani in LA sporting a black loose
turtleneck with leather pants

Turtlenecks have been around forever and it is finally time to bring them back, Turtlenecks range from all kinds of cuts and styles to fit your personal look! They are sleek and scream cold weather! (plus they keep your neck warm!) You can find celebrities like the Kardashians, Gwen Stefani, and on the runway from Fall NYFW.

3. Autumn hues, cream, taupe, & moss green

Kanye West "YEEZY Season 2" NYFW



Beige Thigh High Boots with a cream loose dress
and a fitted brown jacket

Aside from popular clothes for Fall 2015, here are some colors that slap Fall in the face, after Kanye West YEEZY Season 2 hit the runway at NYFW, I realized that simple and dedicate colors like beige, cream and ivory, really should be in the color hue category for this season. Pairing an outfit with similar hues is becoming more and more of a sensation and gives off a warm look without looking as if you tried to hard to match.

4. Thigh High Boots

Thigh high boots have been around for awhile, I would always see them in my favorite department stores, but just never being bought. But now, I have been seeing them worn more and more and of course, I neeed to get some! You can pair thigh high boots with your favorite short dress, denims, leggings, or that cute new flowy skirt you just bought! They give off a sense of height, with a sexy edge!

5.Bandana Scarf

As of Fall 2014, Infinity scarves were quite the hit! But after NYFW, Bandana scarves have seeped their way through the runway and now on the streets, it gives off that street style look with a little music festival touch to it, seeing as they were a popular trend featured at Coachella and many other events! Pair your favorite bandana scarf with that loose t-shirt or your favorite outerwear.

 

 

So here are some of my favorite upcoming styles that are hitting the streets just in time for Autumn! I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I did and start hitting your favorite stores and boutiques to grab these popular trends!

Comment below your favorite trend!

-xox Sophia