Botkier's "Clyde" bag (left), Kardashian Kollection bag (right).Photo: Courtesy of Botkier/Kardashian Kollection for Sears.



When the Kardashian Kollection hit Sears this week, womenswear designer Monica Botkier noticed that her "Clyde" bag looked almost identical to one of the Kardashians' designs (give or take some leopard-print faux leather). She took to her brand's blog, Planet Botkier, to express her annoyance:



We just discovered how our Botkier ‘Clyde’ was simply copied by Kardashian Kollection for Sears. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery but we don’t think so…



Fashionista reports that Botkier has sent Sears a cease and desist letter and will seek help from the CFDA's "You Can't Fake Fashion" campaign against counterfeiters. Unsurprisingly, Sears has since removed the offending bag from their website.



(The Cut)



Hmmmmmmm......very interesting.

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Sears debuts the Kardashian Kollection with a 72-hour sale which offers an additional 30% off retail prices. The body-hugging pieces are designed in true "kardashian style." While some will dismiss the collection as cheesy or otherwise, the sisters strive to carve out a place in the fashion landscape. Apparently, the contract with Sears is so lucrative, that it afforded mom, Kris Jenner, a new convertible Bentley. How's that for a little negotiating! Whether you like them or not, the Kardashian "machine" rolls on!

































(Images: sears.com)

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