Is plagiarism the new black?

Accusations of 'copycat' are de rigeur at the multitude of fashion weeks that seem to crop up overnight these days; one for couture, one for men, a resort show, another one dedicated to tots etc.

Keeping up the supply for this demand is sure a tough task and an easy way out as always, is to pass off a rip off as your own creation. The fashion week in the city has been a quiet affair but whispers suggest that a show-stopping showdown may be in the offing. It began as a titter when Shriya Saran walked down the runway for Hyderabad based designer Shravan Kumar.

Fashion watchers immediately spotted a striking resemblance to the twin parrot print, unique to Divya Mohta's label Tambourine. Take a look at the two creations and decide for yourself.