Please critique this replica!

[prototype]

Re: Please critique this replica!

@Sehrysh

It’s a good replica, BUT what I would call the copy “inspired by” the original as opposed to a replica.

What I notice is the lack of prominent green stones used in the kaam and the shape of the stones. The original is filled with bright dark emerald green stones in the motif (one large central and a lot of smaller stones), while the replica has one green stone in the centre only and different coloured stones (amber, red and jade) in the kaam

Plus, the stones in the original are square or rectangular where the stones in the replica are diamond or marquise-cut shaped - it changes the “impression” of the kaam.

On its own, the suit is lovely, but I think the customer was expecting a near duplicate and that’s where she may be disappointed.

@Muzna

I don’t think that this is a replica at all.
If you request a replica then you want everything to be the same. You don’t ask for changes or alterations from the pic that you provide.

As Sehrysh said, it can be considered a custom design that has been inspired by the original. In that regard, as Sehrysh also mentions, I see the distinct difference to be in the colour of the stones used. Now whether or not this was a requested deviation from the original, only you and proto can tell.

Otherwise it looks like a fine outfit and well in the attractive price range.

@primeminister

i think the disappointment of customer is due to the fact that it didn’t meet her expectations. She had a different picture in mind. Gala is different and the stones are different and less which do make a difference. Placement and details makes or break something. but then again I have learned while ordering online that you have to be very precise about little things because neither customer or the vendor is capable of reading minds !

I have heard good things about proto here on GS. The dress made by her is good on its on but not a replica of the picture posted that is for sure.

@garamasala

Although it’s nice, I agree with Muzna that it’s not a replica. Is that all beading and stones in the original? The replica is mostly the wire work (don’t remember name) and it doesn’t look like that’s prominent in the original. The shape of the neckline with the scalloped edges looks really nice in the original. Unless the changes in the color of beads and shape of the design were discussed, I can understand the customer’s disappointment.

Thanks a lot for your feedback. I do admit that it is different from the original and it is because if I made it ditto like the original, it is lots and lots of stones used in kaam and the price would have gone up. I was told to “DECREASE WORK ON DAMAAN. PLEASE ADJUST THE KAAM/ SIZE OF BEADS SO THAT IT WILL LOOK GOOD FOR A STRAIGHT KAMEEZ”. I made the changes accordingly and since she is a first time customer, in an attempt to satisfy her better, I added spray on the front AND dupatta (she never asked for it) because it felt too plain. My mistake, the surprise turned the other way round for her. We have not even discussed anything about it because I sent the picture, she told she expected a different result and she said she’ll discuss on GS&with family and will get back to me.

Ideally I shouldnt even had participated in this thread because just as any other member, she rightly asked for opinions and this thread/discussion is not at all about confronting or arguing over the dress. I just had to post here because she forgot to mention few details without which the readers would have had a totally different perception of the situation.

My offer/suggestions to make it more like what she wanted are reserved for the time when we discuss it after she makes up her mind about it. Being a customer,she has all rights to be satisfied in any way that works for her so I am just waiting to hear from her since she is busy with her family until the weekend.

This is her first order with me and probably that’s why she’s been a bit nervous,which is natural. I am all here for any amendments,additions, a re-do,replacement or even a refund for the order,whatever she feels would work best for her.

(I wish she had given me a chance to explain possibilities and options to work this out )