Huh?

Since when does the high end fashion designer rip off Steve Madden?

Steve's always done the ripping.

Spring '09 Balmain collection from designer Christophe Decarnin features the studded sandals I got 2, count them two seasons ago in the flat version.

Does Decarnin not keep up with what's out there? I specifically remember Michael Kors on Project Runway telling the designers that they have to be aware of who's created what, and when.

Even more irritating/weird, is that Bazaar magazine featured the collection with a "Balmain's Back" editorial featuring the sandals in 3 photos in fewer pages.

Someone should let Christophe know about his faux pas. Non?