To copy or not to copy...

Fashion week in New York showcases so many ideas. For more traditional silhouettes, you can rely on Chanel or Stella McCarthy. For a show, but perhaps a bit harder to swallow, there is the theatrical John Galliano or Alexander McQueen. For me, no one collection seemed to be a knockout for this Fall, but there were definitely nice elements within each collection. This retro 40s inspired outfit comes from Bottega Veneta. But, now comes the turmoil! I love, love, love this outfit, but the possibility of my ever really buying a runway outfit is unfortunately close to a dream. So instead I hope for an appropriate knock-off. But, when does the "copying" go too far? As reported in New York magazine, Fashion 21 may have gone too far with their knock-off of Trovata's designs. Check out the article and decide for yourself. Angie