“I can have my Gucci on ….” Part Two, Electric Boogaloo

PEOPLE. Shit’s getting real with the Gucci "Flora" knockoffs. 

In case you don't know what I'm talking about, I just posted about it here. For a quick refresher, here is a sample of Gucci's iconic "Flora" print:

Available here for $495, thank you very much.

If I remember correctly, the original scarf uses 32 different colors, which is 32 times to mess up the silk-screening process. Let's just take a moment to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship, OK? You may or may not be a scarf person, but I assure you, this thing is exquisite.

So of course, knock offs happen.

And I mean, I get it. Preppy clothing companies have a long history of copying higher-end brands. J. Mclaughlin produces Hermes-scarf-like prints in their "Catalina Cloth" for their (amazing) travel-friendly line of blouses and dresses; Ralph Lauren slaps an Hermes-ish equestrian motif on pretty much everything ... even Lands End and Brooks Brothers have been known to ape their betters. 

This time, it’s the Talbot’s Spring 2023 catalog. 

And it's just unreal! Behold:

Cotton/Spandex Relaxed Chino Shorts $74.50

Cotton/spandex Relaxed Chinos, $98.50

 Cotton/rayon "Vivid Botanical set: Cardigan $89, Shell, $69

 

 

Cotton crew neck sweatshirt, $89.50

 

 

 

 

 

What's next? Matching Keds? A Le Sports Sac backpack? It seems inevitable at this point. 

But just think, if you really, really love this print, you can clothe yourself from head to toe in it for less than what you'd pay for a single scarf. 

I don't really approve, but I admit, I'm a little tempted by the chinos. You know, for funsies. 

But don't even get me started on those knock-off Hermes Oran sandals.