I Heart Fake Stuff

Counterfeit merchandise has been plaguing the fashion industry for years. These goods include any fake designer handbags, sunglasses, clothes, jewelry, etc. While they are much cheaper and allow consumers to keep up with high fashion styles on a small budget, they greatly effect the success of many designers in the fashion industry. Not only does this knock-off merchandise have negative repercussions on the fashion industry, it is 100% ILLEGAL--an aspect many consumers fail to realize. Counterfeit products cause the global economy to lose around $400 billion! Also, counterfeit goods are mainly produced China and then imported and sold in the US. As consumers, we all know how tempting counterfeit goods can be. Why would you bust your wallet and buy the real thing when you can buy something that looks identical for half the price? For fashion lovers, it is important to recognize what these goods are doing to the industry. While they may be tempting, it is definitely better to save and purchase the real thing.