Copies of this $369 dress by Tibi (at left) turned up at retailers Forever 21, Mandee and Strawberry for as little as $10.99.
Well, we did a little research and found our answers at Counterfeitchic.com. The blog's author, Susan Scafidi, is a law school professor and well-versed in the arena of fashion & fakes. Here are her easily digestible answers to some of our most burning questions regarding designer looks-alikes and the law...Read on!!
1. Doesn’t intellectual property law protect fashion?
2. Counterfeits, knock-offs, replicas, copies, high street versions – what’s the difference?
3. If counterfeit handbags, sunglasses, DVDs, etc. are illegal, why are they so easy to find online and on the street?
i sure didn't see it at my local 'forever 21.' do they sell online?
April
This is where the French excel. They know how to improvise with a little imagination, to take something that is fashionable and add their own touch, creating a personalized style. One of my favorite looks this spring in France was worn by bistro waitresses. It's the full cotton skirt with a fitted 3/4 sleeve blouse. think juliette binoche in "chocolat". but add laced up puma-like flats for comfort. comfort and style, combined with a sense of fun with the tribute to the 50's.