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Jul 20 2007 12:00am EDT

Copying: Gwen Stefani, Sinner or Saint?

E! reports that the company behind Gwen Stefani's label, L.A.M.B. is suing Forever 21 for ripping off designs from her Harajuku Lovers line. stefani-vertical.jpg Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett Collection Bluefly, reports that Gwen's guilty of the same thing. A recent design closely resembles one by Crowded Teeth. Wonder if the hipsters she nicks ideas from will be as fast to sue? Or will they be too busy creating the next hot thing? I know what makes better business sense. Take the flattery and move on. □


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