# Celeb Shoe Emulation Jessica Simpson Copies Sergio Rossi's Designs By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-copywriting-jessica-simpson-copies-sergio-rossis-designs References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2009/05/adventures_in_copyright_leggo.php) Jessica Simpson has recently been caught for designing a similar-to-exact copy of a pair of Sergio Rossi's [Zip back sandals](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/38726). Considered a rip-off by some, Jessica Simpson's shoe called [Deluth](http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&storeId=301&langId=-1&productId=501693683) has created controversy among Sergio Rossi shoe lovers. Although Sergio Rossi's sandals are going for $350, Jessica Simpson's shoe is selling for a surprising $79. Check out the picture to decide whether these shoes are deliberate replicas of Sergio's. **Implications** - Even if they are deliberate [knock-off versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirkin) of Sergio Rossi's [sandal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals), can you really blame her? The interwoven straps are to die for and I'd gladly purchase these lovely shoes from either of the two. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Knock-off Fashion:** The trend of creating deliberate replicas of high-end fashion items at affordable prices is disrupting the fashion industry. - **Affordable Luxury:** The trend of offering high-quality, luxury-inspired products at a fraction of the original price is disrupting the retail industry. - **Controversial Design:** The trend of creating designs that are heavily inspired by existing popular designs, sparking controversy and debate among consumers, is disrupting the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation by exploring the knock-off fashion trend and offering affordable alternatives to high-end designs. - **Retail:** The retail industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation by capitalizing on the affordable luxury trend and providing high-quality products at lower price points. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the controversial design trend by creating unique and inspired designs that push the boundaries of existing popular designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Songstress-Backed Fragrance Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-canon.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md)