I’m sure you’ve heard of it – LV Fakes. I’m sure you’ve seen them too! And if you take a few moments to think about it, it’s pretty disheartening to see how far people would go to imitate the real thing, isn’t it? It’s like they’ve taken all the hard work, dedication, and passion of the original craftsmen and put it into a bad knockoff.
Growing up, I was always drawn to design and fashion, and the iconic LV logo, amongst the many others, held special appeal for me. I remember how excited I was the first time I saw one – an elderly lady with a beautiful brown LV handbag embossed in gilded lettering. Of course, now at the time I had no idea that you could find counterfeits, and as I got older, I noticed the proliferation of ‘fakes’.
At first, I thought it was just a part of the fashion industry and that people had come to accept it – but the more I thought about it, the more sickening it became. It’s a shame that people sell these horrible dupes, which not only don’t satisfy their customers, but also put the original creators at risk.
I understand that people buy fakes because they are more affordable, but in the end, they don’t get what they pay for. Why not put in the extra money and go buy the real deal, or put your efforts into supporting smaller, sustainable businesses?
You know, these dodgy knockoffs aren’t just cheating customers, they’re also costing businesses, and there really isn’t much to be gained from it. But the worst thing is, it really does affect the originals. People see these fakes and it kind of cheats the original of its rightful recognition – it’s like telling an artist to keep the masterpiece they’ve worked so hard on in the shadows.
And it’s not just about the price, the quality of the material is also detrimental. We all know the original makers take great pride in their products, and this pride isn’t reflected in the replicas – they use inferior materials and it literally shows.
It’s just a shame that these fake products exist, and it’s kind of an ongoing stress for businesses that need to battle these knockoffs. The government has done a lot to try and put an end to their sale, but it looks like this is an ongoing battle.
Of course, it’s important to encourage business growth and provide people with more affordable brands, but it needs to be done honestly – without creating fakes. They are a disservice to the real product and to the company behind it, and it takes away from the whole message the original creators were trying to convey.
It might be disheartening to think that some people will still buy these replicas, but it’s important to remember that it’s a bigger problem and we should all be working together to put a stop to it. We can spread awareness about this issue, and help encourage people to support the true artisans of fashion and design.