Nigerian fashion designer Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo popularly known as Ceoluminee has been called out by Ivorian Designer Lafalaise Dion for stealing their design.
Ceoluminee who allegedly reproduced the work of Ivorian Designer Lafalaise Dion did so without giving credits or source of inspiration. The Ivorian Designer however regards it as an act of plagiarism and is planning on taking legal action against Nigerian Designer Ceoluminee.
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In a publication on her Instagram story, the Ivorian Designer claim replicating without giving credit is plagiarism which their fashion brand has been dealing with for years. However, the recently created replica of their design by Ceoluminee is out of place and they will be taking legal action against the Nigerian designer.
According to them, their design which was worn by Miss Ivory Coast Olivia Yace for the Miss World Contest was replicated without credits. Lafalaise Dion is an Ivorian Designer famous for her use of cowries and incorporating them into beautiful designs.
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The fashion brand also revealed that the work allegedly recreated by Ceoluminee is a national work that cannot be reproduced without permission and mention. However, they had contacted Ceoluminee for proper credit to which no response has been received.
Read the statement by the Ivorian Designer below:
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