It's war! Italian shoe brand Aquazzura calls out pregnant Ivanka Trump, accusing her of copying its $785 fringed sandal design to create her own CHEAPER $145 imitation

  • The brand posted an image on its official Instagram account comparing its own shoe design to one being sold by 34-year-old Ivanka's label
  • 'One of the most disturbing things in the fashion industry is when someone blatantly steals your copyright designs and doesn't care,' the caption read 
  • Aquazzura claims that Ivanka's fringed Hettie sandal is a direct copy of its Wild Thing shoe, which retails for more than five times the price

By Miranda Bryant For Dailymail.com

Published: 20:32 EST, 21 March 2016 | Updated: 08:16 EST, 22 March 2016

War has broken out between Italian label Aquazzura and Ivanka Trump after the designer brand accused the businesswoman of copying one of its shoe designs.

The luxury footwear brand, whose celebrity fans include Kendall Jenner and Emma Stone, has publicly spoken out against the 34-year-old designer, claiming she has ripped off one of the design for its Wild Thing sandal. 

It claims Ivanka's version, the Hettie sandal, is an imitation of Aquazzura designer Edgardo Osorio's $785 lace-up slingback shoe with a fringe.

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Public shaming: Italian fashion label Aquazzura has hit out at Ivanka Trump, accusing her of copying the design of its Wild Thing sandal (right) for her eponymous label's Hettie shoe (left) 

Public shaming: Italian fashion label Aquazzura has hit out at Ivanka Trump, accusing her of copying the design of its Wild Thing sandal (right) for her eponymous label's Hettie shoe (left) 

Speaking out: The brand publicly shamed 34-year-old Ivanka on its official Instagram account, accusing her of 'blatantly stealing' its design without 'care'

Speaking out: The brand publicly shamed 34-year-old Ivanka on its official Instagram account, accusing her of 'blatantly stealing' its design without 'care'

Posting a picture of the two sandal designs on Instagram, the brand accused Ivanka of 'blatantly' copying, adding: 'Shame on you, Ivanka Trump!'

The caption accompanying the image of a red Aquazzura shoe and a gold Ivanka shoe read: 'One of the most disturbing things in the fashion industry is when someone blatantly steals your copyright designs and doesn't care.

'You should know better. Shame on you, Ivanka Trump! Imitation is not the most sincere form of flattery.'

In a series of provocative hashtags and including Ivanka's Instagram handle, it continued: '#madeinitaly #italiansdoitbetter'.

Harsh words: The brand's founder Edgardo Osorio has hit out at Ivanka, who is currently expecting her third child, saying that she should 'know better'

Harsh words: The brand's founder Edgardo Osorio has hit out at Ivanka, who is currently expecting her third child, saying that she should 'know better'

Spot the difference? Ivanka's Hettie sandal (pictured) has the same ankle ties and fringed toe band as the Aquazzura design; it also comes in a similar red color, as well as a black option

Spot the difference? Ivanka's Hettie sandal (pictured) has the same ankle ties and fringed toe band as the Aquazzura design; it also comes in a similar red color, as well as a black option

The original? Aquazzura's Wild Thing shoe (pictured) retails for more than five times Ivanka's design

The original? Aquazzura's Wild Thing shoe (pictured) retails for more than five times Ivanka's design

When it comes to price, Aquazzura, whose shoes sell for $785 eclipses Ivanka's, which are currently sold at Nordstrom, retail for $145.

'We understand the importance of protecting the integrity of original designs, especially as they get interpreted at all price points,' a spokeswoman for Nordstrom told Mashable. 'We try to avoid duplications where we can.'

Daily Mail Online contacted a spokesperson for Ivanka Trump for comment.

The feud between the two brands has been brewing for some time. 

Standing strong: Despite Aquazzura's claims, Ivanka posted this image of a model wearing the controversial shoe design on her Instagram account recently

Standing strong: Despite Aquazzura's claims, Ivanka posted this image of a model wearing the controversial shoe design on her Instagram account recently

In January, Aquazzura wrote on one of Ivanka's own posts '@ivankatrump you should be embarrassed for copying young designers! Shame on you!!!! [sic]'

Aquazzura's latest assault on Ivanka has attracted support from Instagram followers of the brand who spoke in support of the post.

one wrote: 'Glad you made post about it! We stand by you! You shoes are amazing and the most comfortable! It's hard to copy comfort... I hope so!'

But some spoke out in support of Ivanka whose shoes they said were more reasonable.

One user wrote: 'What about people who can't afford to pay $750 for an @aquazzura shoe - they should never be allowed to wear a heel with a fringe?' 

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