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“This is the second shoe that they released and I also think it’s very interesting because the color palette is exactly the same to the one I sent them, down to the order of the colors and the actual hues of the colors,” Cecilia said of her second design.
“Like, look at the yellows and the greens. It is the same color…um, but yeah. I don’t think it’s a coincidence…and it’s kind of just unfortunate when larger companies “borrow” from smaller designers.”
What Cecilia said did get the attention of Converse.
TikTok; pictured above is Cecilia in her update video
In an update video that she shared, Cecilia mentioned that Converse sent her an email, and it’s basically the same thing that they commented on an Instagram post made by Diet Prada.
Below, you can read the entire comment they left on Diet Prada, in which Converse maintains their designs were created a year before Cecilia submitted her portfolio.
The statement from Converse also said that they don’t share unsolicited portfolios with their team.
TikTok; pictured above is the reply that Converse gave
Cecilia went on to say that she’s now working on designing her own line of sneakers and apparel.
