Great Minds Think Alike #31

Below: Glitter shoes... Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin?

Glitter Shoes: Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin?

Jimmy Choo has just launched their new Fall Winter 2011 mens shoe collection. I must admit, I am not very thrilled with what I saw. It seems the shoemaker of choice for women worldwide has come a little too close for comfort to our favourite red soles for this season's offering.

One good example... check out this Black Glitter Slip-ons by Jimmy Choo... dejavu again? Besides the similar type of material for the shoe, do you also feel a strong akin in the shape of the shoe, to a certain Christian Louboutin's Rollerball Spikes in Silver Glitter? (Take away the spikes and they are like 'evil twins' born to different parents.)

You decide... great minds think alike or inspired?

However, I must admit, the black glitter does present a glamourous option for handsome tuxedos! Love the ensemble:-)

Jimmy Choo Black Glitter Slip-ons retails for ￥71,400(inc. tax), approx. SGD1081. Christian Louboutin Rollerball Spikes in Silver Glitter is priced at USD1295 (SGD1900).

Source: Jimmy Choo, Restir, Christian Louboutin

Great Minds Think Alike #30

Below: Dog wars for Fall Winter 2011... will Givenchy's Rottweiler or Balenciaga's Alsatian emerged as the winner? Who will you vote for?

Dog Wars: Givenchy's Rottweiler vs. Balenciaga's Alsatian

Man's best friend have moved into the spotlight for the latest craze in fashion this Fall Winter 2011. Givenchy was the perpetrator for putting our beloved dog pals as new superstars of the runway. Now we see Balenciaga doing similar. Just check out these 2 wool jumpers from the 2 brands:-P

Is this a case of great minds think alike? Or fashion conspiracy?

It's dog war time. Who will emerge the winner? Is it the growling Rottweiler from Givenchy or the handsome Alsatian from Balenciaga... Time to take sides! Share your vote by leaving a comment here:-)

(Givenchy Rottweiler jumper costs HK$3590, Balenciaga Alsatian Jumper is priced at £438)

Source: Matches Fashion, Lane Crawford

Great Minds Think Alike #29

Below: Fendi's Spring Summer 2011 Linda Bag: Feeling you have seen this bag somewhere before? 'Mulberry Bayswater' dejavu?

Below: Such close resemblance with the iconic Mulberry Bayswater... the turnlock, the 2 strap running down the body and the shape... Great minds think alike?

Fendi Linda Bag vs. Mulberry Bayswater

Am I seeing double? Check out what Fendi has got to offer this Spring Summer 2011 season?

Don't you feel a dejavu with this Fendi Linda Bag? Mulberry Bayswater much!!??

Is this another case of great minds think alike? Or blatant copying? Fendi could have change the details and shape a bit more to widen the resemblance gap...

Source: Fendi, Mulberry

Great Minds Think Alike #28

Below: Dior Homme vs. Céline? Great minds think alike? Dior Homme Fall Winter 2011 menswear... check out the bi-material tote bag...

Below: Does it resemble Céline's Spring 2011 Bi-material Cabas in leather and linen? From the bi-colour and material to the design...

Below: I still prefer Céline's version. Something about the proportion and the feel makes it more chic! The raw line and soft lamb skin is also an interesting mix of textures and materials. An all seasons bag for all occassions, luxe or casual:-) I am so in love with this!

Below: Kwannam from We Could Grow Up Together just got one! I love it!

Dior Homme Fall Winter 2011 vs. Céline Spring 2011

Battle of the bi-coloured tote bags... Céline's Leather Cabas has garnered a following of some of the most stylish women and men. Their bi-coloured/material version are some of the best undertstated luxe designs. When you know something is done right, others may seemingly follow. I spotted a 'close cousin' of this Céline's Spring 2011 Bi-material Cabas in Leather and Raw Linen (Kwannam from We Could Grow Up Together just got one! I am jealous cos' it's so fabulous!). This 'relative' is from Dior Homme.... straight off the runway of their Fall Winter 2011 collection. Grey and black, black handles, bi-material.... similarities abound.

A case of Great Minds Think Alike again?

Source: Dior Homme, Céline

Great Minds Think Alike #27

Below: Fendi's lookalike enamel bracelets with F initials... similar idea to Hermès Clic Clac H Bracelets... yay or nay?

Fendi Bi-coloured Enamel Bracelets vs. Hermès Clic Clac H Bracelets

If anyone is willing to pay €399 for an Hermès Clic Clac H Enamel Bracelet, then why would him/her then turn their shopping radar away from Fendi's Bi-coloured versions when it is only €162.92 (less than half the price and twice the colour! Available at www.luisaviaroma.com).

Perhaps this is what the house of Fendi is thinking when they launch this series of bracelets. The great resemblance of their bracelets to Hermès Clic Clac H is very evident. Logo initials, enamel coloured coating, hinge closure...

However, do producing lower priced similar designs truly work that way into a consumer's shopping mindset?

What will Hermès think about these? Is copying truly flattering? Will you buy into these 'cheaper' versions bearing not the 'H' but 'F'?

Food for thought.

Source: Fendi, Hermès

Great Minds Think Alike #26

Below: Battle of the tassel belts... Gucci vs. Paul and Joe...

Curtain Call: Battle Of The Tassel Belts!

It's Gucci vs. Paul and Joe! Who does 'curtain chic' better for Spring Summer 2011? Amazing similarity between those metallic 'exotic' skin tassel belts and the way it's styled! Gucci will most likely be real python skin while Paul and Joe's might be embossed animal leather. Another bizarre case of great minds think alike? Our world must be getting smaller for such 'coincidence'...

Source: Style

Great Minds Think Alike #25

Below: Michael Kors Fall Winter 2010 vs...

Michael Kors vs. Proenza Schouler And Balmain

Check out this new Fall Winter 2010 bag and belt from American designer, Michael Kors (or better known as the Project Runway judge)...

What do they remind you of?

My picture below should give a good clue:-) of what I feel they resemble. So which is the greater mind to think alike?

Below: Proenza Scchouler PS1 Bag and Balmain Homme Leather Belt...

Source: Elle, Balmain, Michael Kors

Great Minds Think Alike #24

Bally Fall Winter 2010 vs. Mulberry Fall Winter 2008

Are you seeing what I see? Is that a dejavu from Fall Winter 2008 season where Mulberry launched their Shimmy Tote? Seems like Bally is 4 seasons too late to come up with a shockingly similar design. Tsk, tsk, tsk...

Great minds think alike?

Source: Bally, Mulberry