Digital missiles aimed at the fashion house Gucci have forced them to thank the African-American designer Dapper Dan for inspiring one of their latest “creations”.
Slammed after introducing the image on the left as part of their ‘Gucci Cruise’ collection, the company were accused of stealing the artists work to do so when members of the digital community pointed out that it was identical to his work (which appears on the right).
What they have to say about their supposed theft?
The internet wins again!
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Now Where them checks @….
Dan made tons of money from selling counterfeit designer clothing. He’s been paid.
lol right. no check necessary
I don’t think this was about money at all. It is about recognition for creativity. Dan’s creative concept was used without acknowledgement. Now he received acknowledgement after social media blasted Gucci. The concept of puffy shoulder pads and puffy sleeves coupled with a fur jacket was not Dan’s exclusively in the 80s. He just put a designer look to an 80s trend coupled with a stylistic swag. Watch a couple episodes of Dynasty and you will see the 80s swag in full display.