Jessica Simpson Does Louboutin

Inspiration... one of the most common words in the fashion industry. A few months after fashion week it is common to walk into Zara or Forever21 and see an "xyz-inspired blouse" or an " xyz-esque bag." The fashion realm is ripe with euphemisms for what many might refer to as just plain old knockoffs. For the most part these things go undisturbed, but once in awhile there is a knockoff so blatant that it can only be referred to as a straight up robbery. See Exhibit A: Jessica Simpson's Evangel platforms, $98. And below them we have the "inspiration", Christian Louboutin's Staratata sandals which retail for cool $995. I am all for saving a buck when it comes to shoes, but maybe this time Jess went a little too far.

Top: Jessica Simpson Evangel Platform, $98; Bottom: Christian Louboutin Staratata Sandal, $995