Fake or Real? Do you? Would you? Could you?
Yesterday’s conversation sparked the thought about fakes… whether I like them, approve of them… want them or wear them…
Fakes are tricky… What constitutes a fake?
Many are obvious… like the Louis Vuitton bag or the Chanel wallet picked up on the sidewalks of New York or in the markets of Shanghai…
What about copy cat fashion? Cheaper brands that emulate the expensive designers, mass produce the clothing and have it on the shop floor before the catwalks are even dismantled… Are they fakes… or is that just good business?
And then there is fake fur? When the fake is more acceptable than the real thing…
I am on the fence when it comes to fakes…
I am happy to wear the latest style from a budget friendly designer if the quality is acceptable and it suits me… I know it’s a ‘knock off’ but if it stands on it’s own as an addition to my wardrobe, I don’t mind… Like Zara, for instance… they are clever merchandisers, on the mark and offer very affordable clothing… The pieces are copies, that’s without question.. but would you call that a fake?
I would rather have the real thing when it comes to bags and wallets… although there are some amazing leather fakes available now (sans logo)…. and I don’t have a problem with those… when they are in the ‘style of’ rather than an exact copy… Style and quality should be the bottom line when it comes to buying…
Can you tolerate a fake… or is that a total NO NO? xv
