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Breaking Boundaries / Fliping the script

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                   Created by: Mihle Ndevu                        Edited by: Jade Salies  In the world of fashion, imitation often sparks innovation. The phrase " copying is the highest form of flattery " captures the essence of an industry where designers constantly challenge the status quo. In this post, we’ll dive into the journeys of trailblazers like Dapper Dan and touch on the Clone Collection and Virgil Abloh, who have transformed counterfeit culture into a platform for creativity.  ---  From the ghetto to becoming one of the most notable names in fashion, Dapper Dan's success story is inspiring. Growing up with a love for fashion, he tried to pursue this passion by opening his own boutique. However, big brands refused to let a small Harlem shop carry their products. Undeterred, Dapper Dan started producing his own.        ...
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Copying is the highest form of flattery

                   Created by: Mihle Ndevu                      Edited by: limnandi Zukelwa  Here in Cape Town places at ' amaChina ' and 'omy friends' stores are saturated with dupes of Maxhosa and many other local designer work, sadly on the 20th of June 2024 thebe magugu had to post a series of images exposing how his designs have been duped. Photo: screenshot from @thebemagugu   Instagram story Photo: screenshot from @thebemagugu   Instagram story  Another example of this is Nigerian designer Vicky James she debuted a highly impressive design at the AMVA for @officialasos they called it Veekee James x Asos only to find a multitude of poorly made replicas of her work. In many instances, creatives are met with the say : "Copying is the highest form of flattery."  This is the story we so often hear, but is there any truth to it. The myth of flattery, ...
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