Recently, Australian designer Jessica Johansen-Bell accused global icon Kylie Jenner of copying designs from her boutique fashion label. Jessica noticed striking similarities between the latest release from Kylie's fast-fashion label, Khy, and her own designs. She took to TikTok to share her concerns with her followers, pointing out that the designs from Khy closely resembled dresses released by her brand, Johansen, several years ago.
Jessica, an established fashion designer and cast member of the Byron Baes Netflix series, mentioned that her brand had previously collaborated with Kylie. Initially, she dismissed the similarities as old styles but upon further investigation, she was shocked by the resemblance.
Despite reaching out to Khy's team with her concerns, Jessica received a response that did not address the issue to her satisfaction. Social media users rallied behind Jessica, with many pointing out the alleged similarities between the designs and urging her to seek legal counsel.
In response to the controversy, Jessica emphasized the importance of protecting smaller enterprises from being exploited by larger companies. She highlighted the quality and longevity of her brand, Johansen, contrasting it with fast-fashion garments that lack durability.
To showcase her brand's offerings, Jessica shared a glimpse of her current collection and offered a discount to encourage support for Johansen. Netizens expressed their support for Jessica and pledged to explore her brand's website and make purchases.
The fashion feud between Jessica Johansen-Bell and Kylie Jenner continues to unfold, with Jessica vowing to keep her audience updated on the situation. As the debate over originality and intellectual property rights in the fashion industry intensifies, the outcome of this dispute remains uncertain.
