India, March 12 -- Model Hailey Bieber's March cover shoot for Vogue Australia has triggered debate over alleged design similarities. Fashion watchdog Diet Sabya compared a metal dragonfly piece from Blumarine's Spring Summer 2026 collection to designer Rahul Mishra's hand-embroidered dragonfly corset from 2024.

While online chatter questioned plagiarism, Mishra describes the moment as part of fashion's evolving creative exchange: "There is a clear difference between commercial copying that harms artisan livelihoods (which we pursue legally) and creative interpretation in the couture space. This particular instance does not impact our business or our artisans."

The designer has previously taken legal action to protect his work. Last yea...