While walking around Nişantaşı area in Istanbul, one of the trendiest go-to destination for shopping and considered the fashion center of Istanbul, I spotted a shoes boutique. At first glance I thought the store was a multi-brand boutique that sold authentic products by YSL, Miu Miu, and Louboutin. But after a closer inspection, I was shocked to find out that all shoes on display were replicas of high-end brands! YSL Tribute Platform Sandals? Check. Miu Miu Cherry sandals and embellished sneakers? Check. Louboutin studded heels? Check check and check. The funny/sad thing is that a few walks down the block you will find the high-end boutiques selling the real thing! I wonder how the owners got away with it...
As anyone who regularly reads Confashions may know, there are some designers I’ve been obsessed with for quite some time: one is the genius Erdem , the other is Nicholas Kirkwood , and Pierre Hardy . And because their designs are somehow easily accessible online and offline, I had the pleasure of featuring some of their creations and showing them the love they deserve. That said, there is one designer I’ve been particularly smitten with for quite some time. He has always been on the top of my favorite designers list ever since I was introduced to his designs by my fabulous fellow fashionisto Adnan Z Manjal a couple of years back : Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi . I always wished I featured him more. I couldn’t because his pieces are very exclusive and as far as I know not stocked anywhere here. This clearly isn't just another post on my obvious love for Mohammed Ashi’s designs or the quality of his clothes as I have done that previously. Ashi simply deserves his very own epic p...
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I know!! Oh well, I guess every country has its own replica market :P