double take: laundry by design

I had never heard of Laundry by Design until scouring the Saks sale pages today. I couldn't help but notice how similar some of their pieces were to M Missoni.

From left: M Missoni Serpent Stripe Wrap Dress $795, Laundry by Design Shiny Print Wrap Dress $225

From left: M Missoni Wave Stripe Knit Dress $695, Laundry by Design A-Line Zig Zag Knit Dress

The Missoni signature zig-zag print is popping up everywhere. Nothing beats the original though.

Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: Saks.com

double take: forever 21

Who knew?

We have this lovely cashmere Vince sweater from last fall's collection priced at $275. The Forever 21 version, albeit somewhat less luxurious though complete with safety pin, is available this fall for a whopping $32.80.

Next we have the Splendid V-Neck Empire Waisted Dress that I coveted for months last winter, fully knowing that the dress would not complement my body type. Forever 21 has an eerily similar version available now at $22.80. (Tie at the back not pictured.)

The moral of the story can be construed two different ways: wait a little while and get designer designs for less the following year, or don't shop at Forever 21 unless you want to be wearing last season's clothing.

Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: Forever21.com, Canada.Forever21.com, Nordstrom.com, Saks.com