Kim Kardashian criticised by fans over furious Twitter rant about bargain fashion

Kim Kardashian has upset fans after she took to Twitter in a furious rage to clapback at comments made about her daring dress.

Kim Kardashian has lashed out at a fashion label who have “ripped off” the vintage Thierry Mugler design she wore earlier this week. Picture: BACKGRID

Kim Kardashian has angered fans after she blasted a fast fashion outlet for “ripping off designs of true designers” in a furious Twitter rant.

The reality TV star took to her social media account last night to defend herself against allegations she works with third-party brands to copy the designer clothes she wears to events.

It came just hours after a carbon copy of the jaw-dropping vintage Thierry Mugler she wore at the Hollywood Beauty Awards appeared on Fashion Nova for just $69, the NY Post reports.

Kim Kardashian’s fans are furious about her recent Twitter rant. Picture: BACKGRID

However, fans of the star have been quick to slam her comments, saying real people couldn’t afford the expensive versions — leading some to brand Kardashian “clueless”.

Regular people can't afford pants that cost $5,000. What you need to do is clear: relaunch the Starbury brand.

— SportsPickle (@sportspickle) February 19, 2019

What’s even more devastating is my checking account balance. You are clueless.

— Lisa N. Soto (@LisaNSoto) February 19, 2019

It’s understandable what you’re saying, but you should consider the fact that MAJORITY of your REAL LIFE FANS can’t afford to pay for the blood, sweat and tears of real high end designers. Be flattered that your fans look up to you enough to want to mimic your style. #BeHumble

— Camille Ortiz (@Cameeki) February 19, 2019

Kim, honey.....we’re poor.

— 𝓛♡ (@andreamoraaa) February 19, 2019

Not everyone can afford what you wear or what high-end designers create, Kimmy. Someone has to make clothes for us peasants to wear.

— Kim Adams (@snwboardbetty) February 19, 2019

Kim we’re broke

— D I V A - I D ✨ (@divaidd) February 19, 2019

Their response follows Kardashian’s angry rant on Twitter, where she said it was “devastating” to have so many of her outfits copied.

“It’s devastating to see these fashion companies rip off designs that have taken the blood, sweat and tears of true designers who have put their all into their own original ideas,” the 38-year-old beauty mogul said in a series of tweets.

Kim Kardashian has lashed out at a fashion label who have “ripped off” the vintage Thierry Mugler design she wore earlier this week. Picture: BACKGRID

“I’ve watched these companies profit off my husband’s work for years and now that it’s also affecting designers who have been so generous to give me access to their beautiful works, I can no longer sit silent.”

The rant comes just two days after the mum-of-three wore an eye-popping vintage Thierry Mugler design that had, within 24 hours, been copied online.

The company isn’t being subtle about the look’s inspiration, either; though the product description doesn’t mention Kardashian, the company shared its near-identical dress on Instagram Stories with the caption “keeping up with the shocking looks”, a play on the reality TV show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”.

Fashion watchdog account Diet Prada — whose creators, incidentally, have sparred with Kardashian and West in the past — were the first to point out the striking similarities between the two gowns after a Fashion Nova model shared photos from her shoot in the doppelganger dress.

Just 24 hours after she wore the design, Fashion Nova had this outfit on sale that looks remarkably similar.

They added Fashion Nova’s shoot took place on February 14 — three days before Kardashian stepped out in her Mugler look — and the photo files were labelled “Kim Dress”, insinuating the star could be sharing her outfits with Fashion Nova in advance.

Kardashian isn’t taking that conspiracy lying down. “My relationships with designers are very important to me. It’s taken me over a decade to build them and I have a huge amount of respect for the amount of work that they put into bringing their ideas to life,” she tweeted.

“So, as always, don’t believe everything you read and see online. I don’t have any relationships with these sites. I’m not leaking my looks to anyone, and I don’t support what these companies are doing.”

When reached for comment by the NY Post, a Fashion Nova representative also denied the company was working directly with Kardashian.

“Fashion Nova is an ultra-fast fashion brand that is capable of executing design within hours and believes in fairness in pricing. We strive to offer our customers affordable leading trends,” the brand’s statement read.

Kardashian praised the work of “true designers” and denied rumours she was working alongside fast fashion brands to produce copies of the clothes she wears. Picture: BACKGRID

The dress was widely publicised, thanks to its very daring nature. Picture: gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

“We respect the fashion community and work with a variety of vendors, designers, influencers and celebrities to keep our style offering fresh and relevant. Kim Kardashian West is one of the top fashion icons in the world that our customers draw inspiration from. However, we have not worked with Kim Kardashian West directly on any of her projects but have been driven by her influential style.”

This isn’t the first time Kardashian has spoken out against fast fashion.

Less than two weeks ago, she posted a photo of a dress designed by West and begged retailers to let her “wear it in real life” before creating cheaper versions for the masses.

Within a few hours, Missguided had already posted a waiting list for its own version.

Kardashian’s own family members have no problem working with fast fashion brands. Khloé, Kourtney, Kylie and Kris have all sported looks from Fashion Nova in the past, and the latter two stars have posted paid Instagram advertisements for the company.

Rumours of a secret working relationship between the Kardashian-Jenners and Fashion Nova first emerged after Kylie Jenner’s 21st birthday celebration when Fashion Nova knocked off the entire family’s looks less than 24 hours after the party.

This article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission