I know I touched the subject of canvas tote bags in my previous post but here's something worth checking out.
To raise awareness against counterfeit products and to celebrate original design within the fashion industry, the world's biggest auction site, eBay and the Council of Fashion Designers of America produced one-of-a-kind tote bags customized by fifty CFDA designers.
"I am so happy you did this! it's not only about counterfeits, counterfeiting is more than that! i have seen a lot of designs in big stores who are absolutely inspired by big designs/brands! actually they are just copied! and i also have a problem with big brands who designs collection for high street shops! why do i pay 2500$ for a dress, if i can have the same 'design' for like 150$! don't like it. and i know it is all about marketing but i still don't like it. to me, this is fake too! i pay a lot of money for designer pieces for so many reasons: quality, shopping experience, design, because i enjoy the complete process: every single step may be worth the money So it is not only about the copies in turkey!"
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Hermes raised forecasts for revenues this year amid growing interest in its scarves, accessories and leather bags, in a reminder of the luxury goods company's attraction for rival LVMH, whose advances Hermes is hoping to fend off.
Hermes, which is majority family-owned, has sought to defend itself from your threat of a takeover by LVMH, the world's largest luxury group, which includes built up a 20 per cent stake in the company.
Speculation that Bernard Arnault, LVMH's controlling shareholder and France's wealthiest man, is intent on buying Hermes has sent its shares soaring nearly 50 per cent since April, despite LVMH saying it has no plans to create a bid.
Hermes forecast a 12-14 per cent rise in consolidated revenue at constant exchange rates for 2011, ditching its previous range of 8-10 per cent after a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter.
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Almost half of UK holidaymakers buy fake goods when abroad, often after being duped into believing they were saving money on branded handbags, clothes and other items, according to a new report.
Research by online shopping comparison website Kelkoo showed that Spain, Turkey, Thailand, Greece and China were the most popular destinations for travellers to buy fakes.
A study of almost 4,000 adults revealed that handbags were the most popular counterfeit item bought, followed by designer clothing, sunglasses, watches and jewellery.Two-thirds of those questioned said they knew they were buying fake goods but a third believed they were buying a genuine product at a fraction of the original price.
A third of those polled said buying fake goods abroad was “harmless”, even though the practice is illegal, leading to possible prosecution in the UK and confiscation of counterfeit items by customs officers.
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