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Did Victoria's Secret Copy Beloved Indie Bikini Brand Triangl?

Photo: Triangl

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Indie brand Triangl made a name for themselves based on their sporty, colorblocked swimsuits. Their bikinis are so recognizable due to the brand's black bustier-inspired details, yet Victoria's Secret went ahead and made a suit that looks very similar.

Photo: Victoria's Secret, left; Triangl, right

Commenters on Victoria's Secret's Instagram were not shy in calling the brand out for the bandeau tops, writing things like: "These are really nice but y'all need to stop copying triangl" and "Copied triangl !!!! This is really embarassing for VS ...do your own thing! Like @triangl_swimwear." Compare the two brand's suits above and see the Instagram post below.

No, it's totally NOT weird to own all of these. #Confessions #BandeauRow #OwnTheSummer

A photo posted by Victoria's Secret (@victoriassecret) on

Stick 'Em Up: The Poppy Mesh + Neoprene Bikini @jennafettig wearing 'Paradise Palms'

A photo posted by TRIANGL SWIMWEAR (@triangl_swimwear) on