Rags to Riches
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Designer knock off shoes and look a likes seen in NYC and where to find them online, Get the look for less!
Rags to Riches is the page to find photos of designer look a likes and designer knock offs next to the real deal. This page is a guide to getting the look for less! Here you will find quality shoes that look like high-end designer shoes but at very reasonable prices. There are some very savvy shoppers out there who will appreciate this. Enjoy the bargains! Click on the photos to purchase the featured women's shoes online.
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Stuart Weitzman vs
Michael Kors Espadrilles are a Summer must have and now you can get the look for less from Michael Kors. |
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| Stuart Weitzman $489 | Michael Kors $140 |
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Opening Ceremony vs Aldo Multi-strap sandals are back and better than ever. Aldo has an Opening Ceremony knock off that will knock your socks off! |
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| Opening Ceremony $429 | Aldo $110 |
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Jimmy Choo vs
Steve Madden We love Jimmy Choo, and apparently so do the "designers" at Steve Madden. We say "designers" because, let's face it, they don't design much. They watch what other true innovative minds are creating in the world of footwear and then replicate it at a much cheaper price. Ok, sometimes they make some alterations to make the shoe more mainstream, but in the end it's very easy to see that Steve Madden shoes have been highly influenced by other's designs. Love it or hate it, copying is out there. You can argue that Steve Madden makes fabulously designed (by somebody else) footwear available to the masses, or you can shout at the top of your lungs that they are STEALING from real designers. Either way, we feel for both sides and won't take sides. We present the evidence and you decide. Here are a few Jimmy Choo designs that have been altered for Steve Madden... |
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| Jimmy Choo 'Keenan' $995 | Steve Madden 'Exsell' $170 |
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| Jimmy Choo 'Drake' $1,195 | Steve Madden 'Koraline' $89 |
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| Jimmy Choo 'Owen' $795 | Steve Madden 'Eirest' $149 |
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Chrissie Morris vs
Nine West The Chrissie Morris sandals are much better looking than the Nine West, and the quality will be much better. But $1,385! Really! That's a down payment on a Toyota! So, if you're looking to satisfy your craving for wrap around sandals but don't have the mula for the real thing, then Nine West is a cheap fix. |
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| Chrissie Morris $1,385 | Nine West $90 |
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Christian Louboutin vs
Forever 21 Thanks to The Look 4 Less for finding these amazing look-a-likes... The Forever 21 'Jal-Jacko Glitter' oxford is identical to the Christian Louboutin 'Fred Flat Glitter' oxfords. Aside from the red soles there's no visible difference. The price differences however are staggering. See more oxfords on the Get Your Kicks page. |
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| Christian Louboutin $595 | Forever 21 $20 |
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Camilla Skovgaard vs
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West &
Steve Madden Camilla Skovgaard has amazing shoes loved by celebrities and civilians alike. Her designs are starting to get picked off by brands like Nine West, Steve Madden and Michael Antonio. Here we have her open toe booties with cut-out design, zippers and ankle strap compared to two knock-offs by Nine West and Steven by Steve Madden. |
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| Camilla Skovgaard originally $595 on sale $327 | Nine West 'Abi' booties originally $98 now $79 |
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| Steven by Steve Madden $129 + Free Shipping | |
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Alexander McQueen vs
Dolce
Vita We went a little crazy this week and found three looks for less that are sure to please all personalities. This first look was originated by Alexander McQueen and quickly found fans like Rihanna and Lindsey Lohan. This look was quickly picked up by the usual copy-cats Aldo, Steve Madden and Michael Antonio. Steve Madden's knock-off was so spot-on that the designer sued them in an attempt to take the knock-offs off the market, it worked. However, the Michael Antonio boots are still available along with an inspired look by Dolce Vita. |
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| Alexander McQueen $1,155 | Dolce Vita $291 |
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| Michael Antonio $63 | Steve Madden 'Seryna' boots- no longer available probably because of the suit against them by Alexander McQueen for copying his design. |
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Christian Louboutin vs
Dolce Vita This is actually a reverse knock-off. The Dolce Vita strappy sandal was available last year but Christian Louboutin's $1,495 look-a-likes are part of the SS 2010 collection. So this is more of the look-for-more instead of look-for-less. |
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| Christian Louboutin $1,495 | Dolce Vita $195 |
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Christian Louboutin vs
Luichiny These Louboutin's are also from his SS2010 collection and are already being knocked-off. The Louboutin's are much prettier but Luichiny's aren't bad for an evening out. |
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| Christian Louboutin $875 | Luichiny $80 |
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Cynthia Vincent vs
Jessica Simpson Here's a look that will come back this Spring/Summer. The multi-buckle and zipper details go great with the heavy wedge and platforms. The Cynthia Vincents have been around since last year but Jessica Simpson's 'Adreana' shoes are brand new. |
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Cynthia Vincent $400 |
Jessica Simpson $89 |
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Christian Louboutin vs
Vince Camuto Christian Louboutin created the 'Dillian' pumps for the 3.1 Derek Lam's Spring 2009 runway show and since then the shoes became a hit and sold out everywhere, even at the $1,695 price. If you didn't get your hands on the original Louboutins but you really love the style then you can get the look for less from Vince Camuto for only $130. |
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| Christian Louboutin $1,695 sold out | Vince Camuto $130 |
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Over the knee boots- Get the look for less Over the knee boots are hot. There is a large selection of designs, heels, platforms and so on, but this one's a classic. The heel is a modest height, the tip is round which doesn't go out of style and there is no platform or anything else that would date this boot. The Valentino Garavani boots are high quality and very expensive, but this is a classic piece so we recommend spending as much as you can and get a boot that will last years. However if you want the look for less we've found three similar boots that will do the trick. |
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| Valentino Garavani Overknee boots $850 | GUESS 'Park' Over the Knee boots $149 |
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| STEVEN by Steve Madden $149 | Colin Stuart $169 |
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Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain knock-offs Not long ago the Balmain booties were expected to be the hottest thing this season, and they are. Giuseppe Zanotti has created a collection of fierce footwear for Balmain that everyone wants, but few can afford. These booties hit the stores with a $1,300 price tag. Surprisingly they are currently 50% off at MyTheresa.com but if that's still above your means, there are some great knock-offs from several retailers. This is one of our favorite looks of the year and we're excited to see the design at available prices. |
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| Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain on sale $647 | Report 'Lyndon' Boot $121 |
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| Charlotte Russe $43 | Wet Seal $37 |
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Givenchy vs
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Madden We've featured the Givenchy birdcage bootie before when compared to a Charlotte Russe look-a-like, but these Steve Madden's are a much closer copy that we had to bring them to your attention. They're both suede and leather, well in the Steve Madden case they look like suede and leather. The triangle cut-out design is identical and the heels are the same height. We're starting the new year with a look at last year's greatest look-a-like! Please visit our Archives page to see other look-a-likes. |
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| Givenchy | Steve Madden $66 |