Examples of copycat culture are running rampant in today's society. Brands who have made their names on specific signatures are now being challenged by rivals who are mimicking their claims to fame.
Major players in the tech industry such as Apple are engaged in an uphill battle to protect their iconic minimalist designs. For example, the BulletTrain Express Keyboard looks suspiciously like the keyboard of a MacBook PRO and there are a variety of touchscreen phones being offered that look like cousins of the iPhone.
Even Harry Potter hasn't escaped the copycat culture craze as there is a Bollywood version that blatantly borrowed story lines from the popular book and movie series.
Is copying the sincerest form of flattery? I'm sure those brands loosing out on profits due to this cultural movement don't think so.
22 Examples of Copycat Culture
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iPad Clones
The iPed is a Black Market Version of the iPad
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iPhone Clones
Available Before the iPhone
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Bollywood Harry Potter
Hari Puttar
19
Copycat Furniture Stores
11 Furniture in China is a Replica of Furniture Mega-Store IKEA
18
Copycat Fragrances
‘Twilight' Perfume in ‘Nina' Look-a-Like Bottle
17
Copycat Swimsuits
The Record Breaking Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit (and Copycats)
16
Sleek iPhone Killers
Ultra Fashionable 'Black Tab'
15
iPhone Clones
The Samsung Galaxy S Smartphone is Apple's Long Lost Twin
14
Social Media Copycats
Say Hola to Birddi, the Spanish Twitter
13
Television Copycat Competitions
The 'US TV Knock-Offs' Infographic Compares The Office and More
12
Birthday Suit Ad Spoofs
The Sun Page 3 Old Spice Parody Celebrates 40 Years of Fantasy
11
Copycat Designer Cases
LV Full Skin Decal for the iPad Looks Just as Good as the Real Deal
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Copycat Cartoon Movies
'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' Riffs From Little Mermaid
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Mega Tablets
The Archos 9 Tablet Brings the World to Your Fingertips
8
iPhone Clones
Samsung Omnia i900
7
Chinese Copycat Creations
Photographer Michael Wolf Captures Expert Iconic Painting Facsimiles
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Time Tower Copycats
Saudia Arabia Mimics the Big Ben in Greenwich
5
Copycat Celeb Fashion
Complex Magazine Tells Viewers How to Cop Your Fave Star's Look
4
Viral Video Copycats
Keyboard Dog Steals the Show from Keyboard Cat
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Copycat Keyboards
This BulletTrain Express Keyboard Platform Looks Suspiciously Familiar
2
Copycat Microblogging Sites
China's Sina Weibo is the New Twitter
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Copycat Websites
Israeli PM Cribs Obama's Site Design
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Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Lacoste x CLOT Fuse Heritage and Urban Fashion
Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases
CASETiFY's Capsule with Gundam Highlights the Beauty of Mobile Suits
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Manga-Inspired Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Chainsaw Man Collection Embraces Anime Artwork
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Baroque-Style Earbud Cases
'The Case' by Eslam Mohammed Turns Tech into a Work of Art
Villainous Mobile Device Accessories
The Disney Villains x CASETiFY Collection is Vibrant
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Designs the C1 MagFit Case for the New iPhone 15s
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Collaborative Musical-Film Tech Accessories
The Wicked x CASETiFY Collection is Vibrantly Playful
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Wizard-Themed Lifestyle Collections
The Miniso x Harry Potter Collection Arrives in Canada
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Streetwear-Branded Laptop Designs
A BATHING APE® & ASUS Introduce the Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE®
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Cartoon Mouse Carrying Capsules
Loungefly Launches a Mickey & Minnie Checkered Bag Collection
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Progressive Mechanical Keyboard Brands
Keychron Approaches Product Creation with Design First
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories
The Star Wars x CASETiFY Collection is Celebratory
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases
The 'Clicks' QWERTY Keyboard iPhone Case is Tactile
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Cult Movie-Inspired Tumblers
Dragon Glassware Boasts the Mean Girls Burn Book Tumbler
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
High-End Fashion Tech Accessories
The Bottega Veneta Tech Rubber Family Collection is Expansive
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Vivaciously Redefined Car Brands
Jaguar Debuts its 'Copy Nothing' Campaign
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Football-Inspired Fall Fashion
Umbro and Slam Jam Join Forces on the Penalty Culture Capsule
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Manga-Inspired Mobile Device Accessories
The NARUTO x CASETiFY Collection is Fan-Focused
Tech Brand Apparel Collections
Nothing Apparel Shows Off its First Drop with a Hat and Coat
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Whimsical World-Inspired Collections
MINISO and Warner Bros Present a Harry Potter Collection
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Fruit Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
CLAE's Appleskin Sneakers Approaches Design with Sustainability
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
QSR Fashion Capsules
The KFC X BOXLUNCH Collection Captures the Essence of a Fried Chicken Legacy
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Customized Film-Inspired Rugs
RugRiders Introduces New Artful Rush Hour 2 Rugs
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
LOEWE's Recent Line Boasts 8-Bit Video Game Aesthetics
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Museum-Collab Monochrome Cases
The Louvre and Casetify Join Forces Again on a New Collection
Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
Apple Releases a Series of New Phone Cases with 'FineWoven' Materials
Branded Technology Smartphone Cases
The Nothing x CASETiFY Collection Transforms the iPhone
Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel
péro is Collaborating with Hello Kitty for Spring/Summer 2025
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Stealthy Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and M+ Form the Special Exhibition Collection
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
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