Lisa’s Alleged Plagiarized Outfit Sparks Fashion Brand’s Defense

Lisa recently teamed up with Spanish singer Rosalía to release the single “New Woman”, stunning fans with her eye-catching looks and flawless, captivating physique. One of the most exciting moments for fans was when the idol donned an outfit from the brand LSEOU.

Lisa’s L’IMPÉRATRICE feathered top is from LSEOUL’s high-end EMERGENCI BY LSEOUL collection, which first appeared in the Incomparable line in May of this year. The top is currently sold for $5,000 and can be purchased on the brand’s official website.

Despite reaching out to LSEOUL to propose a collaboration in early May 2024, designer Kateryna Chyrka recently accused Lisa’s top of being a copy of her design in a TikTok video posted a few days ago. However, the brand did not respond to her message at the time.

According to Kateryna Chyrka, a designer who has accused LSEOUL of plagiarism, the Incomparable collection was launched at a grand fashion show in May, which also featured the L’IMPÉRATRICE design worn by Lisa in her “New Woman” music video. Kateryna claims that LSEOUL copied her idea, as she had previously created a similar feather-inspired crop top with long sleeves for her graduation collection. Her video on TikTok has gained almost 1 million views, further supporting her belief that her idea was plagiarized.

The feathered design by Kateryna Chyrka was posted on Instagram in January 2024 and launched in February 2024 (top images). LSEOUL’s design was launched in May 2024 (bottom images).

Despite the ongoing controversy, LSEOUL has released a statement denying the plagiarism allegations.

According to a representative from the brand, fashion is all about the combination of tradition and innovation, as trends are constantly evolving. Feather material has a rich history in the fashion world, being used by renowned fashion houses globally for many years. In Vietnam, this material has even been featured in the legend of My Chau – Trong Thuy and has been incorporated into numerous famous designs. At LSEOUL, our design team and artisans draw inspiration from feather material, making it an integral part of our designs. Therefore, we reiterate that LSEOUL has not committed any plagiarism or copied ideas from designer Kateryna Chyrka.

Many similar feather designs have appeared on runways or been worn by famous stars in the past.

LSEOUL has provided a thorough explanation regarding the claim that the designer attempted to collaborate with them but was not acknowledged. However, the brand is currently unable to release the full message exchange between the two parties due to legal considerations.

Kateryna’s initial message to LSEOUL on May 7 simply asked, “Hello, would you like to collaborate?”She did not include any images or specific proposals in this message.

LSEOUL decided not to respond to the collaboration offer and account ownership was unknown. On August 18, after Lisa’s music video was released, Kateryna sent a second message accusing LSEOUL of plagiarism. She demanded compensation and a public apology, warning that she would take to social media or involve lawyers if her demands were not met.

While the Incomparable collection was officially launched on May 17, LSEOUL clarified that the feathered top worn by Lisa was actually conceptualized and created 2 months prior. In fact, the design sketch was completed on February 24, and fitting sessions were held with models on March 23 and April 22 by LSEOUL.

In addition to providing evidence and disproving the accusations made by the foreign designer, LSEOUL has also been in communication with Kateryna Chyrka to address the issue and advise her to be more cautious in her statements so as to not impact LSEOUL’s customers, particularly Lisa.

“The brand, a highly-regarded fashion entity among numerous major celebrities worldwide, will not engage in responding to these unfounded allegations via messages. This is a course of action that we do not condone. We are prepared to patiently await and address any official information through email. Therefore, the claim made by Kateryna Chyrka that LSEOUL disregarded her messages or showed disrespect is not truthful,”stated the brand.

“In order to clarify the brand’s position, we kindly request that designer Kateryna Chyrka exercise caution in her statements, particularly those regarding Lisa. LSEOUL has always prioritized customer rights and experience during the brand’s development. Lisa is a valued customer of LSEOUL and we respectfully ask that any concerns be brought to our attention directly, without involving her in any situation,”emphasized the LSEOUL representative.

The source is K14.