i really do not accept fake designer bags at all.
i just do not see the point in paying for a design that you know is stolen.
"According to the International Chamber of Commerce, counterfeiting makes up five to seven percent of global trade, or $450 to $500 billion. While any name brand is at risk for counterfeiting, the most commonly ripped-off labels include Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Christian Dior, Prada, Gucci and Burberry."
selling these bags is illegal (its trademark counterfeiting)
but guess what- buying the bags is also illegal. (just to clarify its not illegal to buy coach "style" bags that have a "g" instead of a "c" this is artistic interpretation) but i still don't see the point.
and my dislike is not really about the fake handbags, its about the child labor. there is no way to regualae te how the bags are manufactured.
this might sound harsh but buy buying these bags you are supporting organized crime and child labor. you are also stealing fro the designers who have worked hard to build up their brand.
when researching this issue i found this cool site. bag borrow or steal is sweet you can rent luxury bags for as low as $15 a week. so if having the brand name stuff is important to you but you cant shell out lots of money check this out before even thinking about buying a knock off bag.
and before this year i didn't even realize what an issue these knock-off bags are. i was reading an article in news week (i think thats where) about child trafficking and counterfeit bags. and now i just want to go up to people who are carrying fake bags and tell them that some starving child with horrible working conditions probably made their bag. but i know thats rude. so blogging seemed to be the perfect outlet for this rant.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
i reject knock-offs.
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the bag is not stolen.. but the design is... loser people have to make money too
Good article. I like the research you put into it.
Will can tell you how to determine if a Coach bag is real.
Aunt Nanette just bought a Kate Spade, gucci, and a prada at the goodwill in the last few months. They look real to me. It is kind of like a treasure hunt. Gotta go to the right Goodwill.
As far as child labor goes, I'm all in favor of it. (just kidding)
Rest assured, the bag Will gave you for graduation is real. No child labor involved.
Aunt Ginny
did you post a comment on my page saying you where me when i got up to get water on wendsday? that was smooth i must admit because i didnt find out till just now haha
i don't think the best way to solve the economic problems of third world countries such as poverty and child labor would be to not buy stuff..but still..i definitely agree that it's dumb to buy fake designer bags.
so tacky.
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