The internet is ablaze after reports surfaced that Cardi B spent more than $1 million on a diamond-encrusted Halloween costume — only for fans to discover it looks identical to a stolen design from a small Parisian fashion artist.

According to insiders, the extravagant outfit was custom-made by an elite design house using over 4,000 real diamonds and platinum-thread detailing. Cardi reportedly called it her “most iconic Halloween look ever.” However, within hours of her teaser post, sharp-eyed fashion enthusiasts began pointing out striking similarities between Cardi’s outfit and a design showcased by Elodie Marchand, a little-known Paris-based designer who claimed her original sketches were “stolen months ago” after her studio was mysteriously broken into.

The backlash was instant. Hashtags like #StolenStyle and #JusticeForElodie began trending across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with fans accusing Cardi’s team of turning a blind eye to fashion theft in the pursuit of luxury.

Cardi’s representatives have yet to issue an official statement, while Marchand hinted in a now-viral post that she’s considering legal action: “Even if you’re rich and famous, you don’t get to steal from artists.”

As the scandal unfolds, fans are split — some defend Cardi as an unknowing participant, while others claim the incident exposes a darker truth about celebrity fashion and exploitation. One thing’s certain: this Halloween, Cardi B’s costume has stirred up far more than just attention.