MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA: As more celebrities transition from acting to entrepreneurship, Shraddha Kapoor has made her mark with her jewelry brand,
Palmonas, launched in 2022. Known for its fashionable designs, high-quality craftsmanship, and being one of the first demi-fine jewelry brands, Palmonas quickly gained attention.
However, the brand is now facing a storm of backlash after accusations surfaced that it has been plagiarizing luxury brands like Cartier and allegedly selling bootleg versions of their iconic pieces.
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What happened to Shraddha Kapoor’s jewelry brand?
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor’s jewellery brand has come under intense scrutiny after being accused of “blatant plagiarism.”
Several pieces from her collection have sparked a heated debate online, with users pointing out their striking resemblance to iconic designs from luxury brands.
The criticism hasn’t just come from social media users—fashion enthusiasts have also slammed the brand for allegedly copying popular designs, while others have condemned it for selling “first copies” at premium prices.
Before making her much-anticipated return to Bollywood with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’ in 2023, Shraddha Kapoor had taken a step back from the limelight.
During this break, she followed in the footsteps of contemporaries like Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt, embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey.
Kapoor co-founded a demi-fine jewellery brand, using materials like sterling silver and stainless steel coated with 18-carat gold, positioning herself as the ‘brand visionary.’
However, her brand now finds itself embroiled in controversy, as a segment of the online community accuses it of unoriginality.
Internet accuses Shraddha’s jewellery brand of copying designs of Cartier
Shraddha Kapoor’s jewelry brand has become a hot topic on the internet after a Reddit user, dukhi_mogambo, shared images from the Palmonas collection and accused the brand of “Shraddha’s jewelry brand is just copying designs of Cartier and other luxury brands and selling their bootleg versions.”
The post quickly gained traction, with 115 comments pouring in, further fueling the controversy.
One user agreed, “Haan… That nail bracelet and the carrier bracelet, both have become extremely common in the market”
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One Redditor slammed, “Guys you can buy same pieces for 1/10th of the price on meesho. They have same/similar quality. These are over expensive and a literal waste of money.”
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One questioned, “So many Indian indigenous forms of art and jewelry designs and she copies cartier?”
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Another added, “Sab copy karte hai, Birkenstock bhi sabke pass hai abhi.”
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A critic stated, ‘Once a legend said “Reebok Nahi, Rebuk he Sahi” 😏”
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Other chimed in, “Everyone copies nothing new . And if Sharadha doesn’t sell us the copies how will she get the original ones for herself !! LoL!!”
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