On her Instagram account she says, "Versace rip off. Sold out in three sizes. What is this madness? From huge designer labels to small boutiques, to giant pop stars, to fame-hungry former friends. What is this? Why can't these companies, these brands, these people create their own work? What happened? Why do these people think that everything that they lay their eyes on instantly belongs to them?"
She even brutally goes on to say, "At least make it better than the $30 original" and "This looks like a first draft."
Left: Kesh; Right: Versace
To be fair, Versace's design isn't that bad. There is completion on there, but the better version would be a matter of preference.
Looking closely at Kesh's original drawings, we could easily conclude it was a rip-off. It had the same color scheme, similar concept and the details especially in the eyes is striking.
But however, as much as we would like to be on Kesh's side, art ownership and inspiration has a fine line. There are still differences.
Geometric design has already been in use by many ethnic cultures around the world and us a staple in contemporary art since the early 20th century.
The most that Kesh could do is tarnish the reputation of the billion-dollar company, which they're doing a good job of.
That said, I wouldn't buy the Versace shirt. Too expensive, IMO. Versace is selling it for $650. That's more than 200% what Kesh did.
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