Celebrity stylist claims the 'Real Gucci' graffiti handbag was copied from her slogan designs - and her fans are right behind her

  • Sonique Saturday creates bags with slogans like 'Fake Chanel'
  • LA stylist claims her 'original ideas' have been copied by Gucci
  • The Italian brand featured a tote with the slogan 'Real Gucci' on the runway

By Phoebe Jackson-edwards For Mail Online

Published: 06:56 EST, 3 March 2016 | Updated: 15:22 EST, 3 March 2016

A stylist who creates handbags with risqué slogans has accused Gucci of using her 'original ideas' on designs featuring graffiti artist Trevor Andrew.

Sonique Saturday, from Los Angeles, who adorns her accessories with phrases like 'Fake Chanel', responded after social media users noticed a similarity between her work and a handbag by the Italian fashion house.

The Gucci tote, featuring the slogan 'Real Gucci', was first seen on the catwalk last Wednesday as part of the Autumn Winter 2016 collection at Milan Fashion Week.

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Gucci sent handbags with the slogan 'Real Gucci' down the runway at Milan Fashion Week which were designed with graffiti artist Trevor Andrew

Gucci sent handbags with the slogan 'Real Gucci' down the runway at Milan Fashion Week which were designed with graffiti artist Trevor Andrew

Sonique Saturday has run her label for four years and designs bags with slogans including 'Fake Hermes' and 'You fake as this Birkin bag'

Sonique Saturday has run her label for four years and designs bags with slogans including 'Fake Hermes' and 'You fake as this Birkin bag'

Sonique's handbag collection named Belladonna has been established for four years and she tweeted, seemingly to point out the similarities.

The celebrity stylist, who has 3,800 followers, wrote: 'Run me my money Gucci, I'm excited to have my original ideas on your runway.' 

She added on Twitter the next day: 'I'm flattered that I was able to inspire a brand that has been around for centuries.' 

Sonique's designs sell for up to $220 (£156) and while the Gucci bag is not yet on sale, the brand's accessories can cost thousands. 

Sonique shares her designs with her 28,700Instagram followers and many of her fans agreed with her that Gucci's new bag was similar

Sonique shares her designs with her 28,700Instagram followers and many of her fans agreed with her that Gucci's new bag was similar

Twitter users tweeted Gucci demanding they give Sonique credit since they claimed the brand was stealing her concept

Twitter users tweeted Gucci demanding they give Sonique credit since they claimed the brand was stealing her concept

Instagram users posted on a picture Gucci used of the bag and believed it had been 'stolen' from Sonique

Instagram users posted on a picture Gucci used of the bag and believed it had been 'stolen' from Sonique

In another tweet she continued: 'I'm not mad guys, I love and appreciate Gucci for the exposure - because that's what it is.'

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Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele had GucciGhost - also known as Trevor Andrew and husband of singer Santigold - work with them on designs.

Andrew, who’s been masquerading as GucciGhost for several years now, lent his signature graffiti tag to real-life Gucci bags, frocks and an extremely covetable bomber jacket.

But many of her fans were not so calm and expressed their strong views on the controversial design.

Ernest Hennyway tweeted both Gucci and Sonique: 'I know that's real. Time to get a lawyer.'  

While @Suniliaa posted: 'Gucci you stole Sonique Saturday's idea for your recent collection. She deserves acknowledgement and revenue.'

And @gonebvdd tweeted: 'Gucci give Sonique Saturday her credit #creativedesignerposition.' 

Many also commented on an Instagram image Gucci posted of the bag.

Marisa_hates_all posted: 'She made this whole concept and what do you do? Take away her work and give the credit to yourself.' 

Sonique posted this shot of her bag on Instagram with the caption: 'It's been a long week to say the least' since fans have stood up for her

Sonique posted this shot of her bag on Instagram with the caption: 'It's been a long week to say the least' since fans have stood up for her

Celebrities like Amber Rose have worn her bags previously with her fun slogans but the stylist claimed Gucci had used the 'wording and juxtaposition'

Celebrities like Amber Rose have worn her bags previously with her fun slogans but the stylist claimed Gucci had used the 'wording and juxtaposition'

Sonique railed on Twitter against the brand but has since thanked Gucci for the exposure 

Sonique railed on Twitter against the brand but has since thanked Gucci for the exposure 

And Jess Francois posted: 'Stolen from Sonique Saturday.' 

Sonique has had celebrities like Amber Rose and singer Christina Milian wear her designs and regularly posts her bags to her 28,700 Instagram followers.

Sonique told Buzzfeed: 'I absolutely feel like I was a part of the inspiration, mood board, creative process to create that Gucci handbag.

'It is not about the paint or the graffiti; it is about the wording and juxtaposition.'

MailOnline has contacted Gucci and Trevor Andrew for comment.

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