Kylie Jenner Stole All Of The Designs For Her New Clothing Line
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00:00 Kylie Jenner just announced her newest business venture and it's already causing some major drama.
00:05 Now this isn't the first time that Kylie gets called out for supposedly stealing ideas or and things like that.
00:11 Kylie Jenner stole ideas from fashion designer for her new clothing line.
00:17 I knew I wanted to design my own clothes. Obviously my love for fashion.
00:22 Let the Kai Traversi begin.
00:26 Just two days after announcing the launch of her new clothing line, Kai,
00:29 Kylie Jenner's already been accused of copying the work of another designer.
00:34 Betsy Johnson, not to be confused with pretty and punk icon Betsy with an E, Johnson,
00:39 posted a series of Instagram stories Wednesday claiming she emailed Jenner's team concepts,
00:45 language and line sheets from her own label products,
00:48 and that they went on to utilize her ideas without giving her proper credit. Yikes.
00:54 This week, Kylie announced on her Instagram her new brand called Kai.
00:59 Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the irony here?
01:02 The queen of lip kits and contouring is getting accused of lifting someone else's work.
01:08 Designer Betsy Johnson claims Kylie Jenner copied her ideas for new clothing line, Kai.
01:14 But let's be real. This isn't the first time Kylie has been in hot water for her business practices.
01:19 Remember when she tried to trademark Kylie and got shut down by fellow mogul Kylie Minogue?
01:24 Or when she released a controversial camo collection that was eerily similar to Plug NYC's designs?
01:30 Seems like Kylie just can't catch a break.
01:32 But let's not forget that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
01:35 Kylie was immediately met with backlash over her potential clothing line.
01:40 We're sure Betsy couldn't be happier that her designs caught the attention of one of the biggest names in fashion.
01:46 That was sarcasm.
01:47 Followed by a picture of Kylie wearing a trench coat with the caption "dead."
01:51 In this day and age where trends are constantly being recycled, it's almost impossible to come up with something completely original.
01:57 And let's not forget that fashion is all about inspiration and reinterpretation.
02:01 Johnson, who recently dressed Julia Fox in a leather jacket with a chiseled breastplate,
02:06 took aim at both Jenner and Emilia in one of her Instagram stories,
02:11 describing their alleged cribbing of her ideas as a "trash move."
02:16 "Kylie Jenner copied her ideas for new clothing line 'Kai' trash move."
02:21 "We emailed Kylie and all her team at products.ltd concept and language and a line sheet six months ago," Johnson wrote.
02:29 "Interesting concept Kylie. Interesting. Thanks for the cosign. F your support."
02:35 Seems like Kylie just can't catch a break when it comes to her business ventures.
02:38 From trademark disputes to accusations of copying other designs,
02:42 the youngest Jenner sister has faced her fair share of controversy.
02:47 Johnson also shared a screenshot of her student loan balance totaling more than 50,000 pounds,
02:52 writing "while I stare at my student debt, worked my ass off for this."
02:56 "Like so many other working class kids who bust their ass for expertise they weren't born into to realize their ideas."
03:01 Johnson did not immediately reply to Page Six Style's request for comment and Jenner hasn't responded to Johnson's accusations.
03:08 But the reality star turned Vogel spoke to the Wall Street Journal about her latest business venture for a story published Wednesday,
03:15 describing Kai's first designs as "King Kylie who I am at my core."
03:19 "Creatively I have such a strong vision of what I want to look like and what I want to do and what I want to wear," she added.
03:24 "There's really no one telling me what to do."
03:26 "I love low rise pants and like a crop top and accessories."
03:30 Jenner's collection with Emilia will include faux leather pants, coats, tops and base layers.
03:35 Per a press release with all 12 items priced between $48 and $198 and offered in a size inclusive range of XXS to 4X.
03:44 But let's not forget that behind all the drama and headlines, there's a talented young woman who has successfully built an empire at a very young age.
03:52 And whether you love her or hate her, it's impossible to deny the impact she has had on the fashion industry.
03:57 Kylie has proven time and time again that she knows how to make a statement.
04:00 From her iconic lip kits that sell out within minutes, to her bold and daring fashion choices.
04:06 And let's not forget her ability to stay ahead of the game and constantly reinvent herself,
04:10 whether it's through her ever-changing hairstyles or new business ventures.
04:14 At the end of the day, we're just excited to see what Jenner has in store for her new line.
04:18 After all, if there's anyone who knows how to make a statement, it's the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
04:23 So let's sit back, relax, and enjoy the show because this controversy is just another chapter in Kylie Jenner's reign as queen of the fashion world.
04:31 Who knows what she'll come up with next?
04:33 Maybe a line inspired by Betsey Johnson herself.
04:36 We can only hope.
04:37 So let's raise a glass to both these incredible designers and their undeniable talent.
04:42 Keep slaying Kylie and Betsey, keep inspiring the next generation of fashion icons.