Are there a few real-world designers who’ve had an obvious impact on current fashions in SL?
Second Life designers can be a bit difficult to pin down in terms of their inspiration. There are brands like Paper Couture who are sort of a direct imitation of certain runway looks, all hand-drawn and very painstakingly recreated in virtual form (their name is definitely a nod to that) but they tend to pick and choose based on the design more than the designer. Generally I would say that brands like Anthropologie have had a tremendous influence on the current popular aesthetic in SL, and Miu Miu is easily one of the most influential brands in the shoe world since many SL designers often try to imitate their more distinctive silhouettes.
