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Real vs. Steal – Funktional Cage Dress

by Irina on August 25, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 25, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Ever since Rihanna wore this caged mini dress by Funktional it quickly became a topseller and soon sold out everywhere because the dress wasn’t only stylish, but also quite a steal at $85! If you’re desperately trying to get your hands on the original, you may still order it at StyleQ, BUT (and there’s always a but…) the dress won’t ship before July 15th, 2010. Can’t wait that long? Read on then…

Funktional Cage Dress in black

Funktional Cage Dress
($85, StyleQ)

Rihanna Loves Funktional

Rihanna wearing a black Funktional Cage Dress

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dress

UPDATE (08/25/2011): Found another fab Fuktional cage dress look-a-like available at GoJane. Best thing is you can save a further 20% on this dress if you enter promo code “GJANE20R” at checkout. But hurry, deal expires today!

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dress in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dresscj
($29.90, GoJane)

Blaque Label “Marty” Dress

UPDATE (07/25/2010): Check out this cage dress look-a-like by Blaque Label which is actually more expensive than the original.

Blaque Label "Marty" Dress in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

Blaque Label “Marty” Dressls
($97, Karmaloop)

Rare Cage Shoulder Dress

UPDATE (06/12/2010): Here’s another almost identical knockoff Funktional cage dress look-a-like by Rare.

Rare Cage Shoulder Dress in black (Funktional knockoff)

Rare Cage Shoulder Dressls
($37.20, ASOS)

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Top

ASOS knows you love Rihanna’s style and/or the caged look, so they went on to create their own caged dress whereas they shortened their version and simply made a top out of it. It’s not that much cheaper than the original, but since that one wasn’t overly pricey in the first place I still think we have a bargain buy here.

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Top in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Topls
($59.18, ASOS)

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I’m all about embellishments and this is superb! Sergio Rossi‘s Powder Suede Cachet Vague Sandal with Crystals is the perfect balance of neutral and glitz. I’m loving the scalloped architecture on this bedazzled pump as well! Looks great with any printed or solid dress! I really like how Anna Kendrick is rocking this fab shoe. But, if you’re not in love with the price, below is a second choice.

Sergio Rossi Powder Suede Cachet Vague Sandals With Crystals in camel

Sergio Rossi Powder Suede Cachet Vague Sandals With Crystals
($895, Sergio Rossi)

Celebrities Love Sergio Rossi

Vanessa Hudgens, Anna Kendrick, Rosamund Pike, Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris & Sophia Bush wearing Sergio Rossi Powder Suede Cachet Vague Sandals With Crystals

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Lola Cruz 016P30BK Platform Sandals

What a great alternative these platforms by Lola Cruz are! They look almost identical and they’re $661 less than their designer counterpart. Available in taupe, black, grey, brown and navy suede.

Lola Cruz 016P30BK Platform Sandals in taupe suede (Sergio Rossi knockoffs)

Lola Cruz 016P30BK Platform Sandalsendless
($234.95, Endless)

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These spiked metal pumps which have been designed by Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte’s Fall 2010 collection imo belong more in a museum rather than on someone’s feet because I think they’re meant to be concept shoes. To prove my point, look at the celebs strutting their stuff in those heels below. None of them really pulls them off, something always looks off when they’re worn with “normal” clothing. That’s why I think these shoes belong on the runway or on a display.

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Metal Pumps in black

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Metal Pumps
(Price Unknown, N/A)

Celebrities Love Nicholas Kirkwood

Katy Perry, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kelly Rowland, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Beyoncé Knowles wearing Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Metal Pumps

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Boutique 9 “Helene” Cut-Out Pumps

Boutique 9 stripped off a lot of the details that makes the Rodarte heels so unique, but even the tamed version strongly reminds me of the designer counterpart. Of course it’s a lot more wearable which can be either a good and or a bad thing. Available in black or taupe.

Boutique 9 "Helene" Cut-Out Pumps in black (Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte knockoffs)

Boutique 9 “Helene” Cut-Out Pumps
($179.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbopcj.

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 24, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably gimpsed one of this season’s hottest trends: the cage bootie. I’m not entirely sure where this fad originated but I’m going to guess that it might have been Yves Saint Laurent’s Cage Leather Sandal. A delicate, architectural beauty of a shoe, the YSL heels spurred quite a few copies. Christian Louboutin‘s Coussin Caged Ankle Boots are like the big, badass sister to the YSL sandals. To me, the CL booties look both industrial and hard; girly and sweet. They’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, to be sure, but they are certainly works of art; and pricey ones at that.

Christian Louboutin Coussin Caged Booties in black

Christian Louboutin Coussin Caged Ankle Bootscj
($1.595, LUISAVIAROMA)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Blake Lively, Elle MacPherson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lake Bell, LeToya Luckett and Kim Kardashian wearing Christian Louboutin Coussin Caged Ankle Boots

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Penny Loves Kenny “Relish” Caged Booties

UPDATE (02/24/2011): Stumbled upon another fabulous Louboutin look-a-like by Penny Loves Kenny. Available in black, nude and white.

Penny Loves Kenny "Relish" Caged Booties in black (Christian Louboutin Coussin knockoffs)

Penny Loves Kenny “Relish” Caged Bootiesendless
($89.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com.

Boutique 9 “Valanda” Caged Platform Sandals

UPDATE (04/15/2010): Boutique 9 has a second Louboutin steal version which is basically exactly like the “Val” style but without the bow. Available in black and medium natural.

Boutique 9 "Valanda" Caged Platform Sandals in black (Christian Louboutin Coussin knockoffs)

Boutique 9 “Valanda” Caged Platform Sandalscj
($190, Shopbop)

Boutique 9 “Val” Peep-toe Caged Booties

So if the YSL cage sandals and the Louboutin cage boots had a baby, it might look something like these “Val” Peep-Toe Caged Booties by Boutique 9 – and I gotta tell ya, I’m ready to adopt. I kinda love that they turned these into peep-toes and I’m a little obsessed with that silk bow. Wear with a simple black dress and let the shoes do all the talking. They’re not crazy cheap at $199, but they are considerably more affordable than the Louboutins, and just as drool-worthy. Yum! Available in black or natural.

Boutique 9 "Val" Peep-toe Caged Booties in black (Christian Louboutin Coussin knockoffs)

Boutique 9 “Val” Peep-toe Caged Bootiesendless
($199.95, Endless)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 07, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

A trend refusing to die down is the ever-so-popular “rock chic“. Anything black, studded, buckled or wired fits perfectly into this category. Like these studded caged heels by Emilio Pucci for example. They might seem a little plain on their own, but look how amazing they look on Diane Kruger who paired them with a sexy white Hervé Léger number. Yummy!

Emilio Pucci Cutout Studded Leather Sandals in black

Emilio Pucci Cutout Studded Leather Sandals
($1.150, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Emilio Pucci

Diane Kruger, Jessica Simpson & Kylie Minogue wearing black Emilio Pucci Cutout Studded Sandals

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Miss Me Avery-8 Platform Sandals

UPDATE (02/07/2011): Found another great and budget-friendly Pucci alternative coming from Miss Me. Available in black, brown, grey and red faux suede.

Miss Me Avery-8 Platform Sandals in black faux suede

Miss Me Avery-8 Platform Sandalsendless
($46.95, Endless)

Promise “Rockstar” Rhinestone Heels

If you’re not in a rockband and plan to wear these statement heels out every day, but still crave some Rock ‘n Roll on your feet, why not consider these budget-friendly heels by Promise? Apart from the price tag they’re practically twins. One major difference is that these are rhinestoned and not studded, but who doesn’t love a bit of bling? Available in a plethora of colors including black, gold, silver, white, yellow and fuchsia.

Promise "Rockstar" Rhinestone Heels in black (Emilio Pucci knockoffs)

Promise “Rockstar” Rhinestone Heels
($40.99, AmiClubWear)

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