pinkpalm said:that doesn't stop people from buying a bag on blufly and then RETURNING A FAKE! Happens a lot...
oranGetRee said:Feels kind of ignorant in the past on bags before I visited sites on fashion and bags. I never know that many people are copying designs from Balenciaga, Fendi etc and selling these bags in their own brands.
In fact, I have a Balenciaga look-alike (95% look alike) from another brand. And I only paid about USD100 for it in my country. This was before I know of any designs from Balenciaga... :shame:
These look-alikes are selling like HOT CAKES in major shopping centres here. Do you guys notice the same situation in your country? Just very curious to know....
Swedie said:Very interesting post Ceejay.. I think as long as there's a market, there will be suppliers.. I just wish people would get their heads straight and not buy fakes..
Here in Europe we have a brand called "Friis & Co". They sell wannabe Chloe's, Balenciagas, Luellas, Mulberry's and what not inspired bags under their own name.. People here have no idea they're taken from other designers!! In fact, "Friis" is now treated like a DESIGNER BRAND!! Pisses me off so friggin much
bagaddict said:How can sites like intrends.com, designerapparel.com, etc. still exist?!?! Why don't companies like Balenciaga, Prada, Gucci, sue them and shut them down? I just don't get it. Can someone please enlighten me?
I mean, is there some crazy economic advantage for them? It seems to me that it would be the direct opposite.
Your thoughts?
DoughGirl said:I agree. I work in the legal industry and matters such as these draw out for years and years and cost a lot of money. Once you finish litigating one company, and winning, there are 5,000 more producing your 'replicas'. You just can't win. It's a shame really