This morning, SeenON! sat down to chat with expert panelist Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to talk The Fashion Show finals and fashion faux pas! From Johnny’s losing Lanvin replica to Daniella’s winning original, you better believe that this fashionista paid close attention to the details and offered plenty of industry insight. Read on as stylist Erika Stanley relates her excitement, mortification and predictions for the remaining designers!

SO!: Johnny tried to pass off his design as an original. How big of a faux pas is creating a “knock-off” in the fashion world?

ES: I feel sorry for him. He’s going to be branded as a designer that creates knock-offs. He made the exact replica in a different color. Designers are very protective over their work. The industry is very small and the industry talks. Johnny can’t sew, he can’t drape… it all leads me to wonder, what can he do? After this challenge, you can bet that he doesn’t have his investor anymore and should be looking for new career. He lacks experience and being a designer is all about originality and inspiration.

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