Uncanny Similarity between Rajo Laurel and Alice Auaa's Creations

A couple of years ago when I was still a young anime-loving college student, I was so into that Japanese gothic/gothic-lolita/punk subculture. Fashion-wise, this lead me to be familiar with brands such as BtSSB, Metamorphose, Alice and the Pirates, etc. One of those brands that I followed was Alice Auaa. Aside from dark, victorian long dresses and coats, what set this brand apart for me was their net dresses that resembled spider webs/cobwebts. It was brilliant and fit in just right with the gothic subculture for which it was created/marketed.



I was surprised to see local actress Ruffa Gutierrez in a very similar dress! I checked the comments of the photo and found out the dress was supposed to be renowned Pinoy designer Rajo Laurel's original creation.

Now, I don't know much about fashion. I don't know when this whole "spiderweb" fabric trend really began (I see a lot of ripped shirts and really threadbare fabrics nowadays). I'm not aware of a lot of designers and their works, or how trends evolve. But from what my eyes are telling me, this dress is not exactly unique/original.

On top is Rajo Laurel's Dress as worn by Ruffa Guitierrez. On the bottom are Alice Auaa's net dresses.

Coincidence? A common trend in the fashion world? You tell me.