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I think it's pretty good for a replica. Nothing worth making a fuss over, its a job well done. The original seems to have quite a bit of Kaam in the ghair and would cost an arm and a leg. Besides the use of light and photography and finishing touches really make the dress look so different than what it would be in real. We've seen that too much with SS lawn and silk outfits,
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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.
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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.
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how can people get so picky when it comes to replicas. you need to realize it will never be 100% the same. the only stark difference i noticed off the bat was the difference in the gala, which was much lighter from the original and the stones were hardly showing, when in the original the stones are big and bold. otherwise, the rest is fine. i think this would of been a much nicer shirt if it had been kept in the dress style personally not a straight shirt, but i dont see how you can get that picky, it looks fine to me. i like the replica a little more but if it were me, i would of made it a point to point out to keep the big green stones. maybe chiffon banarsi/purple jamawar would of been nicer if she wanted it a little bit heavier... but its not a bad outfit, i like the colour combo. hhmmmm lol
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honestly i didnt like the replica
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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 !:D
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.
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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.
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oh, how much did you pay for that? design is different .....
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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 
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[note]Please stick to the topic guys and avoid derailing the thread![/note]
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proto you are so positive! I like that about you 
There are bound to be some disagreements (at some point) whenever there is a contract. It is important how one handles it. We have to be cool minded. That is what i have learned from my husband 
I myself … very hot headed. I do and then think… Working on changing it though.
Proto you are cool minded. Good for you and good for your business.
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Proto, thank you for the clarification. I apologize for my hasty and incomplete post. It was not my intention to be deceptive. Furthermore, thank you for responding promptly to all my concerns. I am nothing but pleased with your customer service and hope this experience will teach me how to communicate my ideas more effectively so that they don’t get ‘lost in translation.’ I hope to continue working with you well into the future, IA :). Also, any advice or suggestions are always welcome.
Everyone else, thanks for your opinions! I will respond to some of your comments and and take this offline. As proto mentioned: ‘this thread/discussion is not at all about confronting or arguing over the dress.’
Muzna, thank you for the lesson is precision! You’re right, I didn’t want a replica. I wanted straight kameez with long sleeves made with a near-replica of the shape and work on the neck and a daman that was created by borrowing motifs from the neck. I will attempt be more precise in the future.
I didn’t expect my kameez to be 100% the same, but honestly I expected it be similar enough that I would be able to recognize it as an attempt to replicate the original. mama ki dua and S and S, I had these expectations precisely because I had done my homework:
And so like many of you mentioned, I was expecting the neckline to be the same and also the type of kaam to be more beads and green stones and not zardosi. I was also expecting the color, shape, number and placement of the stones to be closer to the original.
I learned two important lessons here:
The value of good customer service. The most important thing here is that proto is willing to listen to my issues and work with me.
The importance of being precise and clarifying expectations for both parties. From your past experiences, If you have suggestions about the kind of details one should add in an order, I sure it will be helpful for me and others.
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This is unrelated, but can someone tell me how to add pics to posts?