Alyssa Zukas Star T-Shirt Rip-Off
There have been loads of copycats since this series of admittedly simplistic t-shirt designs, created by Alyssa Zukas, first appeared at Urban Outfitters in 2007. Most of the biters were clever enough to change things a bit, but not this time:
http://www.uptowngirl.tv/FrontStore/iGoodsView.phtml?iGoodsId=0026_00309
They even had the nerve to use the original Urban Outfitters product photography, AND Alyssa's name, all over their site. The original tees have "Alyssa Zukas" and a bio screenprinted into the inner neck tag area, along with Urban's made-up store brand "Spark in the Dark." The oh-so-clever counterfeiters actually re-typeset everything, changed the name to "Lovely Kate," and retained Urban's "Spark in the Dark" logo in the exact same location. You'd think they were counterfeiting Louis Vuitton bags or something with this level of detail, not Urban t-shirts.
In case the aforementioned link gets altered in any way, here's a comparison.
Alyssa's original designs, photography by Urban Outfitters
Alyssa Zukas Heart "Artist Series" T-shirt for Urban Outfitters
Alyssa Zukas Star "Artist Series" T-shirt for Urban Outfitters
Counterfeit versions on the UptownGirl.tv website
Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
- Counterfeit Alyssa Zukas Tee from Uptowngirl.tv
Nice of the ripper-offers to give Alyssa credit and all, but this was not an authorized situation, and Urban Outfitters was not granted permission to relicense the design to any third party. Straight up rip-off, through and through.
If you like the designs, support the original designer by buying the designs from her Etsy store
August 25th, 2009 - 01:07
Original in the ’80s, maybe.
August 26th, 2009 - 18:33
Well, I’d say if they’re using your name you have a perfect case for a lawsuit. Get yourself a lawyer and get paid!
September 22nd, 2009 - 14:04
Are you kidding me?
I would think it’s pretty embarassing to call attention to yourself showcasing THIS as your “original” design.
Stars and Hearts with stripes?
Please, if anything, this just calls attention to what a boring and crappy designer you are. If anything, I’d be glad this crap made it in stores, because honestly, you’re a moron if you’d pay for this type of grade-8-introduction-to-design graphic.
srsly.
it’s a star with a couple freakin’ stripes.
it’s not awesome, it’s not super-original, and it’s not even good-looking, who the hell cares?
Honestly, this stupid “design” is so simple, I’m sure anyone wanting to create a tshirt using the elements ‘star’ and ‘stripes’ would have scrapped this on their first page of sketches…
This is NOT original.
September 23rd, 2009 - 14:54
Fuck off, try selling your designs to outlets that sell t-shirts that actual real fucking women rather twat-faced stick-insects can wear.
January 12th, 2010 - 03:17
iv seen that heart tee at sportsgirl is it urs?