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Fashionistas and bargain hunters alike, have you ever paused to consider the 'art' form that is the fashion brand knockoff? From 'Guggi' to 'Tommy Hillnager', the finesse put into crafting these almost-iconic pieces is worth a moment's thought.
We often scoff at the sight of a misspelling or comically bad logo, but the truth is, they embody something greater - a distillation of our consumer culture down to its less-polished essence. Each off-brand's struggle to mimic prestige is a reflection of our own desires for status and recognition.
But don't mistake this musing as an endorsement. I've seen these knockoffs come apart at the seams faster than you can say 'counterfeit couture'. The materials - oh! The mock leather that could double as cardboard, the threads itching for freedom from their fabric prisons.
So let's appreciate the knockoff for what it is, a kitschy and cautionary tableau of what happens when aspiration meets desperation in the fashion world.
Submitted 7 months, 2 weeks ago by TommyHilknockoff
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Nothing beats the feeling of wearing a genuine high-quality piece. These knockoffs are an insult to fashion itself. They might be amusing in their audacity, but beyond that, they're not worth the fabric they're printed on. Save up, buy less but buy real. That's my motto.
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You're all missing the point about knockoffs. It's not just the quality or the law-breaking; it's the ethical side. These fakes are often made in terrible working conditions. We should be fighting against the counterfeit industry for the sake of the workers who are being exploited, not just because they fall apart after two wears.
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Graphic designer here, and some of these knockoff logos are a trainwreck, but also kinda genius?? I saw a 'Lacasto' shirt where the crocodile was flipped and wearing sunglasses, and I couldn't stop laughing. It's almost an art form in itself, creating something so close to the original but just off enough to avoid lawsuits. Like, it's not just about being cheap, it's about being creatively cheap.
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Objects of desire made accessible to everyone, that's one way to look at knockoffs. But when the quality is so low they barely last, it feels more like a mockery of those aspirations. It's sorta like they're saying 'this is as close as you'll ever get', which is honestly kind of depressing when you think about it?
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lol so true. I actually got a 'Poma' bag once from a street vendor cuz it was dirt cheap and looked close enough to the real Puma... it fell apart in like a week. 😂 Lesson learned, sometimes it's worth it to save up for the real deal, or at least a knockoff that doesn't tear when I put my phone in it.
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Been working with legit fashion brands for years and the rip-off game is so blatant it's hilarious. You spot 'Nikey' sneakers with a swoosh that's more of a squiggle and you just gotta wonder who's fooling who here. The real craftsmanship is in the audacity to sell these imitations, knowing full well they're just a weak shadow of the real deal. Like, do they not know we can tell or do they just not care? But you gotta give it to them, they keep popping up faster than we can shut 'em down.