Bonang Matheba, the renowned media personality, has recently found herself in the midst of controversy after the launch of her new collection in collaboration with Steve Madden. The accusations of intellectual property theft have been brought forward by a Twitter influencer who noticed a striking similarity between one of the designs in Bonang’s collection and that of another brand.
As news of the alleged theft spread on social media, users took to their accounts to express their opinions. One user, @ReydeC0raz0nes, reacted with shock, posting multiple astonished face emojis. Another user, @Zwely10111, sarcastically referred to Bonang as the “Queen of Scams.” @Madelin30664814 couldn’t help but find humor in the situation, posting laughing emojis.
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This incident has come as a surprise to many, considering Bonang’s reputation as a fashion icon and role model. The accusations of intellectual property theft have tarnished her image and sparked a debate among her fans and followers.
Bonang took to social media on Thursday to announce the launch of her collection, stating that it would be available in stores from November 9th, 2023. The tweet read, “Introducing the new Bonang Matheba x Steve Madden designed Collection. Now available online for pre-order. In store from November 9th, 2023.”
While Bonang has not directly addressed the accusations, her team released a statement denying any wrongdoing. The statement emphasized that the collection was a result of Bonang’s creative vision and collaboration with Steve Madden, and that all designs were original.
Intellectual property theft is a serious matter in the fashion industry, as it undermines the hard work and creativity of designers. It is essential for designers to respect and protect the intellectual property rights of others. If the accusations against Bonang are proven to be true, it could have significant consequences for her career and reputation.
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As the controversy surrounding Bonang’s collection continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the importance of originality and ethical practices in the fashion industry. Designers and influencers should strive to create unique and innovative designs that inspire and captivate their audience.
This is business 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/yw6B9hZKwb
— JJ 🇿🇦 (@JesseFJacobs) October 27, 2023
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— The Griot (@ReydeC0raz0nes) October 27, 2023
If u can search it ko SHEIN you’ll find it 😂
— Akani🇿🇦 (@AkanimiltonM) October 27, 2023
Bonang right now: pic.twitter.com/BjUqd4qFE7
— ♥EMIN∃M♥ (@EMKEM_Mike) October 27, 2023
Queen B is scamming them pic.twitter.com/p8ylBFfC9Y
— Zwely🇿🇦 (@Zwely10111) October 27, 2023
