Fake/inspired bags-would you buy?
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Luna said:
At least in France, I know designers register their work with photos and details of their designs, and they are protected.
The answer for me is "no" on both counts as well. I would not purchase a fake. I would not purchase an inspired bag either.
Luna said:
I agree with you luna, that is what I was told in fashion school. Also the same goes for clothing, you can't copyright the design, thats why there are so many copies from ready to wear on down.
I was intrigued by Allison's reply about inspired bags being legal, so I googled this: designer inspired handbag is it legal 
(LOL, I actually typed the whole thing). I clicked on the first link, which was a google answer. There I confirmed Allison's words. In fact, saying "Gucci inspired" for example, will keep one out of trouble. There was an example on some US laws, and some example cases (which I was too lazy to check), but anyway, that's the gist of it.
But personally, I would never buy an inspired bag or fake. I can still smell the plastic on the fake retro I bought I suddenly feel nauseated
With inspired bags, although it is legal, doesnt change my perception that those inspired bags were trying to portray certain brands (although the bags themselves dont carry the labels). Plus, they cheated by copying the design (often from a to z) from someone else. I will not comment on how anyone else spend their money, if one wants to buy inspired bags, fine by me, I personally wouldnt.
(LOL, I actually typed the whole thing). I clicked on the first link, which was a google answer. There I confirmed Allison's words. In fact, saying "Gucci inspired" for example, will keep one out of trouble. There was an example on some US laws, and some example cases (which I was too lazy to check), but anyway, that's the gist of it.But personally, I would never buy an inspired bag or fake. I can still smell the plastic on the fake retro I bought I suddenly feel nauseated
With inspired bags, although it is legal, doesnt change my perception that those inspired bags were trying to portray certain brands (although the bags themselves dont carry the labels). Plus, they cheated by copying the design (often from a to z) from someone else. I will not comment on how anyone else spend their money, if one wants to buy inspired bags, fine by me, I personally wouldnt.
Inspired, yes if the quality is good...Fake, no.
I did own a fake many many years ago. i dunno what i was thinking when i bought it. Used it once and was too ashamed to use it. Now that i feel and smell the quality of the real thing, i ain't going to turn back.
I did own a fake many many years ago. i dunno what i was thinking when i bought it. Used it once and was too ashamed to use it. Now that i feel and smell the quality of the real thing, i ain't going to turn back.