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Armani accuses D&G of plagiarism
Inspiration and originality makes the collections of different designers look unique, even if they have some things in common. But when two collections share not only the same concept, but also use the same patterns, designs and materials, this is an alarm signal that calls for plagiarism.
Giorgio Armani accuses D&G of having shamelessly copied the quilted trousers that the duo proposes for the next season, but which Armani originally put on his catwalk in June.
“Now they copy me. Tomorrow they will learn,” Armani told reporters following the show. “I would understand if they were nobodies. But honestly!”
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana seemed unimpressed with these accusations and insisted that there was no plagiarism involved, claiming that they didn’t even look at Armani’s collection.
“We surely have plenty to learn, but certainly not from him,” they said in a statement released yesterday. “The Armani style was never a source of inspiration for us and it is years since we have bothered to watch his collections.”