Knock off fashion is 600 billion dollar industry. Knock off products are being designed to look like high fashion brands but are actually cheap low quality fakes.
Replica products are common in high fashion, but can still be found in street wear.
These four factors can help distinguish between real and fake
– workmanship
– logos
– price
– location
UNDERSTANDING FAKE BRANDS
If a brand is popular or trendy, there’s often replicas. Fake brands can be found in black markets. These vendors have the possibility of getting their merchandise seized.
Depending on the brand, quality of fabric can look almost identical. Craftsmanship like stitching and placement often gives away authentic from fake.
IF IT FEELS CHEAP, IT PROBABLY IS
The first thing to look out for as a beginner is the feel of the product. High quality brands get their name from good workmanship.
While some consumers may not care, it’s obvious to a fashionista like Dave Stevens if the items is genuine.
“one of the most fake brands is supreme, which doesn’t really fall into the category of high fashion, but is being faked a lot. If you really know what you’re looking for you can pick these things out.”
QUALITY DOESN’T COME CHEAP
Wanting to wear high-end clothing but not having the budget or knowledge is a common beginner issue. The best way to avoid getting scammed is to question if the price is too good to be true.
