Late last week, Khloe Kardashian shared a promo video for her new clothing line Good American. And while the Kardashian’s promoting one of their many brands is hardly news, it certainly created a cause for concern when indie designer Destiney Bleu, a Black woman, responded to it.
When someone buys 1 of everything on your site, has you make them custom @dbleudazzled work, never posts it or wears it, then copies it. 🙃 https://t.co/hylp6fcOdh
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
Ahhhh shoot!
I didn’t even question Destiney’s tweet because I’ve written extensively about how the Kardashians have used the backs of Blacks as rungs in the ladder of success. Black features, Black hair styles, Black men and now apparently Black designers.
Destiney continued:
I was so excited to make a custom Cavs jersey for KK cuz Im from there, I bought crazy inventory because I knew theyd sell when she wore..
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
I was also super excited when her sisters used my pieces in their lookbook, not realizing they were also passing it off as their own.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
Last week that clothing line hit me wanting a nude bodysuit w/nipple bursts. I asked them what it was for cuz Kk had copied one…..
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
Of course they went ghost. Just like Khloes assistant when I sent an email calling her out.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
These purchases were made in December, I thought she was holding out to wear for NBA Finals. Nope. It was all being sent away to copy.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
I know its prolly unprofessional of me to spill the tea but I’ve had it with these non creative millionaires stealing from indie designers.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
Dazzle is my livelihood. I pay 3 rents, 5 employees & handmake everything. I did it w/no investment or guidance, I’ll always fight for this
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 2, 2017
These are the items that were copied. The top two–with significantly less rhinestones, are the one from Khloe Kardashian’s line. And the ones on the bottom, blinding you with their glow are from dbleudazzled.
In case you’re wondering. ☕️✨ #NoFrauds pic.twitter.com/r1XPD2nJEr
— dbleudazzled ® (@dbleudazzled) June 2, 2017
In reading this story over the weekend, I saw that Destiney tweeted that she had worked some big name artists and advised folk to check her resume. I hope you’ll do the same. Because it’s more impressive than a little bit.
But for those who like to see it with their own eyes, here are a couple of pictures.
👯✨ @Beyonce x @dbleudazzled 🌎 #GlobalCitizenFestival 💎 pic.twitter.com/2vtTVUstP4
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) September 27, 2015
.@destineybleu‘s @dbleudazzled line in the 1st 3 pics vs. Khloe’s line in the last pic. Respect the source & support black owned businesses. pic.twitter.com/7o9Ryitk6c
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 2, 2017
So, it wasn’t like she’s been under the radar. In fact, Khloe could have seen her designs any and everywhere, on any of your faves.
After the conversation gained some traction on social media, Good American’s Instagram page responded with a few images of their own, calling them inspiration.
Destiney found it laughable.
No one is saying I invented crystallized bodysuits. The issue is that it was purchased with the intent to copy for profit.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 3, 2017
I didnt speak up for attention or $. Im trying to be a voice for indie designers who are stolen from because its the right thing to do.
— destiney bleu (@destineybleu) June 3, 2017
She said she’s lawyered up and has the emails to back up her claims, so it will be incredibly interesting to see how this all plays out.
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