Update: 3.1 Phillip Lim Apologizes for Plagiarism Controversy
The fashion world was rocked this week when artist Verdy accused 3.1 Phillip Lim of plagiarizing his Girls Don’t Cry label. But now, the brand has issued a statement on Instagram Stories, apologizing to Verdy’s team and working to resolve the issue.
Phillip Lim’s “Don’t Cry Tonight” T-Shirt Sparks Plagiarism Controversy
At New York Fashion Week, 3.1 Phillip Lim celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Spring/Summer 2025 runway show. However, not everyone was impressed with the collection, as Verdy called out the brand for copying his Girls Don’t Cry designs.
Verdy Accuses 3.1 Phillip Lim of Copying His Signature Wordmarks and Font
Verdy, the founder of Girls Don’t Cry, took to Instagram Stories to call out 3.1 Phillip Lim for copying his signature wordmarks and font in their Spring/Summer 2025 collection. He also shared that Girls Don’t Cry was created as a tribute to his wife and is disappointed to see a designer of this scale being uncreative and lazy.
3.1 Phillip Lim Responds to Plagiarism Accusations
In response to Verdy’s accusations, 3.1 Phillip Lim has issued a statement apologizing for the controversy and stating that they are in direct contact with Verdy’s team to resolve the issue. They have also paused all marketing of the “Don’t Cry Tonight” T-shirt and are committed to finding a resolution together.
