It’s true that fashion trends always recycle themselves back into popularity. However, when something as unique as Dapper Dan’s design comes to life, it’s pretty hard to mistake it for the work of anyone else. Once fans began to recognize Gucci’s latest hip-hop-inspired look, they immediately recognized it as the work of Harlem’s very own Dapper Dan. In a lightning-fast PR move, Gucci representatives quickly took to Instagram to do some damage control.

A caption on Gucci’s account stated that “Legendary tailor Dapper Dan @dapperdanharlem influenced the trend (of featuring puffy monogramed sleeves) by making such custom pieces for his rapper and athlete clients out of logos from famous fashion houses, including Gucci. In a homage to Dapper Dan, this jacket worn with jeans and a lurex headpiece is flanked with a striped knit with cross-stitch embroidery, cotton shorts and a georgette gown with trompe l’oeil details.”

Does paying homage come with a check though? If it doesn’t come with a percentage of the sales, then it could also be described as theft.