Billie Faiers accused of 'ripping off' designer Olivia Rubin cardigan
‘Have some originality’: Billie Faiers is accused of ‘ripping off’ designer Olivia Rubin’s £250 rainbow cardigan with £40 Minnie’s Boutique version
- Minnie’s cardigan is a from a factory supplier who told MailOnline that there needs to be 6-7 different elements to a garment in order for it to be far enough away from another product on the market that could be classed as being similar
Billie Faiers has been accused of ‘ripping off’ Olivia Rubin’s £250 rainbow cardigan with a £40 Minnie’s Boutique version.
The reality star, 31, has run into criticism from the fashion designer, who urged her to ‘have some originality’ and said it was ‘another level’ of copying.
Olivia is famed for her rainbow aesthetic, specialising in knits, sequins and satin fabrics, with the celeb-favourite designer charging hundreds of pounds per piece.
‘Have some originality’: Billie Faiers has been accused of ‘ripping off’ designer Olivia Rubin’s £250 Mika rainbow cardigan with a £40 Minnie’s Boutique version (pictured)
The designer took to Instagram Stories over the weekend to compare Billie’s MyNelly pastel stripe and pearl button cardigan, which retails for £40 with her own £250 Mika design.
Olivia wrote: ‘I don’t normally repost copies but I’m seeing it more and more; celebrities and other brands buying our clothes only to rip them off!
‘This is just another level. Have some originality.’
She shared a second image of the two cardigans side by side, writing: ‘the colours, sequins, even down to the buttons.’
Furious Olivia wrote: ‘I don’t normally repost copies but I’m seeing it more and more; celebrities and other brands buying our clothes only to rip them off! This is just another level’
Designer: Olivia Rubin pictured in 2015 at Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Launch Party in London
The Minnie’s Boutique cardigan is a from a factory supplier.
The factory has confirmed with MailOnline that there needs to be six to seven different elements to a garment in order for it to be far enough away from another product on the market that could be classed as being similar.
Therefore, this cardigan meets all the legal requirements to be on sale and is in no way a form of plagiarism as the two pieces are clearly very different.
Billie’s design has a different colourway but has sequins running through the knit, just like Olivia’s. And hers has pearl flower buttons, while Olivia’s are diamanté flowers.
All the colours… Models on the catwalk during the Olivia Rubin presentation at London Fashion Week February 2020 show at The ICA in London
Celebrities love Olivia Rubin designs: Vogue Williams wore this rainbow coloured sequin number back in August 2019
Earning her fashion stripes: Emily Atack wore this striped sequin Rubin skirt back in March 2019
A spokesperson for Billie declined to comment to MailOnline and Olivia Rubin declined to comment further.
Back in September, 2019, Billie brought out an InTheStyle range which featured a one-shoulder swimsuit like the Norma Kamali one she had worn on her hen .
And the sexy number was very similar to the popular £225 Norma Kamali Mio version that Billie wore on her hen.
No doubt the Dancing On Ice contestant wanted to create something inclusive for any fans who might not be able to stretch to the designer price tags, with her version ringing in at just £22.
However, it remains to be seen what Norma Kamali thinks of how similar the two items are.
Dupe: Back in September, 2019, Billie brought out an InTheStyle range, (left) which featured a one-shoulder swimsuit similar to the Norma Kamali one she had worn on her hen (right)
Doing her thing: The blonde beauty posted this throwback, writing that she would ‘love to do it all again’
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