In news that will likely make the masses of Gossip Girl fans run to Chinatown for the closest Chanel knockoff, The Cut Blog reports that Karl Lagerfield has asked Blake Lively (star of the teen drama) to be a Chanel ambassador for Chanel's Mademoiselle handbag line.
Karl Lagerfield explains that Blake Lively is "a kind of American dream girl." From her effortlessly tousled hair, mile long legs, and easy smile, she inspires the love (and envy) of young women everywhere. There is no doubt that the campaign ad that features Blake Lively with a particular Chanel purse will turn that purse into the most wanted counterfeit item in America.
Blake Lively perhaps can explain why regular girls may flock to buy the fake: it is a brand that is "timeless, chic, graceful, intelligent, iconic and ever relevant." While it remains safe to say that a fake can never be those things, it doesn't stop some girls from trying.
Perhaps it is because of the magic that some designer pieces inspire. Blake Lively describes a Chanel purse in these words: "I will always feel it’s more than just a purse. It’s a quilted case full of lipstick, love letters and the dreams and possibilities that I have always felt every time I see that beautiful ‘CC.’?"
However, even though Blake Lively claims that she will carry it "like every girl," it is safe to say that at an average price of easily thousands of dollars, average girls may just have to dream.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Flea Markets: The New Fashion Fakes Hot Spot?
USA Today reports on a startling new trend; flea markets riddled with fashion fakes. While most shoppers know that they can find fashion fakes in places like Canal Street in NYC or Bangkok, they are turning to a place closer to home: their local flea market.
However, those fashion fakes may be more trouble than shoppers bargain for. First, law enforcement officials stress that not only do fashion fakes usually mean poor quality, it also helps fund criminal activities. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cases that link the sale of counterfeit goods to terrorist groups such as Hezbollah.
The final issue with buying fashion fakes? It hurts the U.S. economy. It is estimated that the sale of counterfeit goods costs the U.S. economy at least $200 billion in revenue and at least 750,000 in jobs. So the next time you are tempted to buy that faux Valentino satchel, just think about how it will affect the economy. In fact, almost 80% of fashion fakes are smuggled into this country from China and are unregulated.
So the next time you stroll your flea market and come across an unbelievable fashion steal, just remember that it could be more trouble than its worth.
However, those fashion fakes may be more trouble than shoppers bargain for. First, law enforcement officials stress that not only do fashion fakes usually mean poor quality, it also helps fund criminal activities. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cases that link the sale of counterfeit goods to terrorist groups such as Hezbollah.
The final issue with buying fashion fakes? It hurts the U.S. economy. It is estimated that the sale of counterfeit goods costs the U.S. economy at least $200 billion in revenue and at least 750,000 in jobs. So the next time you are tempted to buy that faux Valentino satchel, just think about how it will affect the economy. In fact, almost 80% of fashion fakes are smuggled into this country from China and are unregulated.
So the next time you stroll your flea market and come across an unbelievable fashion steal, just remember that it could be more trouble than its worth.
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