Tiffany and Fred bags?

[foxgal]

I get it...they technically aren't breaking any copyright laws or anything, so they're not counterfeit. My comment about them "being shut down" was off the mark, I'll admit; they can't be sued unless they were trying to pass them off as the original brands.

To me, it just brings up the whole debate of what is originality in fashion? Let's use the example of art: if you have a real Picasso, of course it's going to be special and unique and worth millions. If someone paints something and signs it "Picasso", that's fraud and illegal. If you have a poster of a Picasso painting, that's fine and a great affordable way to appreciate Picasso's genius. I would liken T&F to having a poster of the original. I guess just the majority of tPFers are into the originals.

 

[whateve]

I get it...they technically aren't breaking any copyright laws or anything, so they're not counterfeit. My comment about them "being shut down" was off the mark, I'll admit; they can't be sued unless they were trying to pass them off as the original brands.

To me, it just brings up the whole debate of what is originality in fashion? Let's use the example of art: if you have a real Picasso, of course it's going to be special and unique and worth millions. If someone paints something and signs it "Picasso", that's fraud and illegal. If you have a poster of a Picasso painting, that's fine and a great affordable way to appreciate Picasso's genius. I would liken T&F to having a poster of the original. I guess just the majority of tPFers are into the originals.

Sometimes people buy them to see how they like the style before spending the big bucks on the real thing. Sometimes people buy them because they can't afford the real thing. Sometimes they buy them because they like the original style but not the logos.

 

[Debbie65]

Sometimes people buy them to see how they like the style before spending the big bucks on the real thing. Sometimes people buy them because they can't afford the real thing. Sometimes they buy them because they like the original style but not the logos.

Yes I agree with you. In my case I like what I like. I would ibuy another T and F bag in a heartbeat if I like it enough even though I have plenty of original authentic high-end brands. I like them all. My T and F "Peeakaboo" is nice, however I now have 5 different versions of authentic Peekaboos. Im a bit extreme I know, but again, I like what I like This thread is titled in such a way that it is obvious what will be discussed. I dont read every thread or post on tPF, just the ones Im interested in. In my thought of creating and posting this thread, I assumed only the ones interested in T and F would join in.

 

[whateve]

Yes I agree with you. In my case I like what I like. I would ibuy another T and F bag in a heartbeat if I like it enough even though I have plenty of original authentic high-end brands. I like them all. My T and F "Peeakaboo" is nice, however I now have 5 different versions of authentic Peekaboos. Im a bit extreme I know, but again, I like what I like This thread is titled in such a way that it is obvious what will be discussed. I dont read every thread or post on tPF, just the ones Im interested in. In my thought of creating and posting this thread, I assumed only the ones interested in T and F would join in.

Exactly. I have real Bottega Venetas and a T & F inspired one. I actually bought the real ones before I bought the inspired one. I think it is very nice quality. Sometimes I'll see T & F bags I like on Gilt and not even know what original they are copying.

 

[Debbie65]

Exactly. I have real Bottega Venetas and a T & F inspired one. I actually bought the real ones before I bought the inspired one. I think it is very nice quality. Sometimes I'll see T & F bags I like on Gilt and not even know what original they are copying.

I have a T and F inspired BV as well in the Andiamo style in gold and LOVE IT! I only took it out on a test run 1 or 2 times and Im pretty happy with it. Thankfully some of my T and F bags has helped me discover what bag works for my lifestyle and what doesn't. Its a vicious cycle with all my handbags, always discovering something I THINK I need! Lol.