Balenciaga vs. Bakers: Knock..Knock..Off

And let the games begin….
Now we already know that Forever21 is synonymous with knocking off the competition…with it’s “too - close - to - runway” remakes for the budget savvy diva on a mission! So what happens when runway-styled shoes hit the shelves of your local shoe stores? Do you purchase them for a fraction of the price…or do you stand watch of how lame the inspired versions truly are? Now don’t get me wrong…I love a budget…but one thing that I completely hate are “knock offs”. Bakers is known for their run-way inspired shoes….but what happens when a shoe is a little too close to the real thing? Bakers has created the Brenda sandal which costs only $79.95 - a ‘mock-up’ of Balenciaga’s ‘07 Closed Front Caged Sandal - which Beyoncé Knowles rocked last year at the American Music Awards. Not only were these shoes laughed at by many…..but everyone held still & GAGGED only to backtrack - when Beyoncé killed it on the AMA’s last year when seen rocking these sandals! Hmmm….isn’t it funny how some celebrities can make somethings look very inviting? To add more insult to my ‘runway obsessed’ injury….Bakers has also created the Fusion open toe boot for $129.95 - which truly reminiscent of Balenciaga’s ‘07 Fall/Winter Open Toe Lace Up Boot which costs a staggering $4,175! I know…many of us can not afford to slam down $4K on a pair of pumps or boots….but when will the ‘copy cat” madness end?

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