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Rishti Diwan, London-based Indian fashion designer has claimed that the Puerto Rican designer has stole her original design technique and been used by Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza on her pageant night. The original technique of the metal design was developed by her and has been skilfully copied, she says initially she thought there were differences in the design (like the lengths and the neckline were dissimilar), but was convinced later on after taking a closer look.

“I don’t have a TV at home and didn’t follow the contest. But as soon as the photograph of Miss Universe appeared on Evening Standard, I was stormed by phone calls from all my friends and acquaintances, who had witnessed my productions.
It took me a while to believe what I was seeing, till I saw very clear images sent by friends to me,” says Diwan. Ask her whether she has the copyright of the designs and Diwan is quick to quip, “No, I don’t have any copyright.

At the MA level, we record every step of development. Thus, I have a step-by-step record in form of photographs that have date and time on them.” But isn’t this London College of Fashion pass-out going to take any legal action?
“I’m not going to take any legal action as of now. Since I am the master of the technique and this designer is a reproduction-maker, I feel that he cannot match up to my technical skills. This automatically puts me at a higher level than him as a designer.
It seems that he’s one of the most renowned designers from Puerto Rico and I am honoured to have inspired such an established designer. I’m not accusing anybody and would rather take it as a compliment,” Diwan explains.

I was determined to come up with a concept from deep inside me and something that is very very me, my character, my taste, my personality, my experiences, my childhood memories, the way I sketch .. the way my pencil has moved since I was a child … all these factors have influenced my concept development.
That sketch was then my sole inspiration and helped me develop the technique. The entire sketch was on motion before my eyes as I translated my inspiration into a fashion context.
My final sketch of the design bagged me an opportunity to represent Britain at an international competition for fashion designers called Concours international des jeunes Createurs de mode also known as Fashion Futures showcased at Musee de Louvre in paris,” says the designer, who is currently in Delhi.

With no legal action but just a couple of press conferences can’t make benefit on Diwans side “Since I don’t have a patent, I can’t sue anyone. But if people like this design, all I wish is that they should source their stuff from me, the creator and not from the one who copied.”

Let us know what you thing of the designt, is it “really” similiar?

News compiled from India Times

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