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Real vs. Steal – Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket

by Erica on February 25, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 25, 2012. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I almost get the sensation that I’m looking at a Magic Eye poster when I look at this Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket. It’s definitely different and very appealing to the eye. I love how Keri Hilson sports it with a pair of black skinnies and a peep-toe boot. Such elegance when it’s worn so simplified. I’m very curious to see how this jacket would look with a pair of jeans as opposed to the all-black ensemble. So, if you want to get the look and not be on the waiting list and spend $1557 on this striking jacket, here are a few more choices!

Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket

Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket
($1.557, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Givenchy

Keri Hilson, Liv Tyler & Courtney Love wearing a black and white Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket

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Smythe Piped One Button Blazer

UPDATE (02/25/2012): If you’re looking for a high quality alternative, look no further because this striped Smythe blazer is a great Givenchy look-a-like. It does retail for a very hefty $695, but it’s still less than 50% of the original’s price.

Smythe Piped One Button Blazer in black and white (Givenchy knockoff)

Smythe Piped One Button Blazercj
($695, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROMls & Saksls.

MANGO Cotton Sailor Blazer

UPDATE (02/25/2012): And here’s another great inspired-by option by MANGO.

MANGO Cotton Sailor Blazer in navy and white (Givenchy knockoff)

MANGO Cotton Sailor Blazerls
($79.99, MANGO)

Canna Striped Blazer

UPDATE (07/15/2011): Just came across another fabulous and budget-friendly Givenchy alternative by Canna.

Canna Striped Blazer in black and white (Givenchy knockoff)

Canna Striped Blazercj
($99, Piperlime)

Alice + Olivia “Sage” Striped Blazer

I love this Alice + Olivia “Sage” Striped Blazer! I love the shoulders and the pockets! Very similar to the Givenchy and you won’t be out $1557 either. Priced at $368 this jacket is definitely a steal. But, if it still doesn’t fit your budget we have some more for ya!

Alice + Olivia Sage Striped Peak Lapel Blazer in navy and white (Givenchy Ottoman knockoff)

Alice + Olivia “Sage” Striped Blazercj
($368, Shopbop)

Aryn K. Stripe Blazer

This Aryn K. blazer has slightly bigger stripes than the Givenchy and the Alice + Olivia, but I’m really enjoying the collar detail around the neckline on this one. And priced at $94, I’d say it’s pretty budget-friendly!

Aryn K. Stripe Blazer in black and white (Givenchy Ottoman knockoff)

Aryn K. Stripe Blazercj
($94, Piperlime)

Tart “Camryn” Jacket

Now this Tart jacket looks the most like the Givenchy with the striping. However, it looks more of “going to the office” than a jacket that you can wear more casually. Nonetheless, if you like the look and you’re really loving the stripes of the Givenchy and want something a little more affordable, I’d go for this one!

Tart "Camryn" Jacket in black and white (Givenchy Ottoman knockoff)

Tart “Camryn” Jacketcj
($172, Pink Mascara)

525 America Striped Blazer

OK, so I’m not sure how I feel about this jacket by 525 America. I like the buttons, but I feel like it should’ve been a full-length sleeve rather than a 3/4 sleeve. Especially since you have the button style of a pea-coat! It does look cute with jeans and priced at $95.99, it might suit your taste for the warmer weather that’s soon ahead.

525 America Striped Blazer in navy and white (Givenchy Ottoman knockoff)

525 America Striped Blazerls
(95.99, Macy’s)

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Ciara in Balmain

by Irina on November 11, 2010

Back in June Ciara walked the red carpet of the 2010 BET Awards dressed to the nines in a knockout black Balmain brocade dress with gold chain detail which she paired with a matching gold studded Balmain belt and black Giuseppe Zanotti lace-up booties. I really loved her edgy runway look, but there’s no way I could shell out 22k on a dress and 2k on a pair of shoes, so I tried to recreate Ciara’s BET outfit on a more budget-friendly level. What do you think of my picks? Yay or nay?

Ciara wearing a black Balmain Fall 2010 brocade dress and Giuseppe Zanotti I07049 lace-up booties

Our Rating: ★★★★½

Who?Ciara
Where?2010 BET Awards, LA
When?June 27, 2010
What?Balmain Fall 2010 brocade dresscj, Giuseppe Zanotti I07049 Lace-Up Bootiesendless

Ciara’s Balmain Look 4 Less

Ciara's Balmain Look 4 Less

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Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Corset Dress

by Irina on October 27, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 27, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

Alexander Wang‘s Pre-Fall 2009 collection was one of his best collections ever in my opinion. I remember how much I drooled over almost each and every piece. Everything looked so sensual and sexy and the strapless corset dress below was probably my favorite piece from the collection. Then celebrity stylists discovered this dress and I became fed up with seeing this dress so often on a celebrity.

Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 nude and black strapless corseted dress

Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 Corset Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Demi Lovato wearing a pink strapless Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 Corset Dress

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Aryn K. Wrapped Bustier Dress

UPDATE (10/27/2010): After a long knock-off free hiatus, here’s another great Alexander Wang dress look-a-like by Aryn K.

Aryn K. Wrapped Bustier Dress (Alexander Wang knockoff)

Aryn K. Wrapped Bustier Dress
($85, NASTYGAL)

P.S.: Also available at LuLu*s.

ASOS Contrast Cup Mesh Dress

UPDATE (01/05/2010): OMG! I just stumbled upon this really awesome Alexander Wang inspired dress by ASOS and had to tell you guys about it. Order ASAP, this dress will sell like hot cakes.

ASOS Contrast Cup Mesh Dress (Alexander Wang Corset Dress knockoff)

ASOS Contrast Cup Mesh Dressls
($76.49, ASOS)

Bebe Double Layer Strapless Satin Dress

I first saw this strapless satin dress in Bebe‘s Holiday Lookbook and have since waited for weeks for it to become available. Even though material and colors differ slightly, it’s still pretty easy to see this dress is an obvious knockoff of the Alexander Wang corset dress. Me likey.

Bebe Double Layer Strapless Satin Dress (Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 Corset Dress knockoff)

Bebe Double Layer Strapless Satin Dress
($129, Bebe)

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