Have You Ever Met A Person So Eager To Wear Designer Clothes, That They Buy Cheap Copies! In My Area it’s A Growing Problem. Did You Know 8 0ut Of 10 Americans Buy Cheap Designer Knockoffs And Get Conned Out Of Their Money, Due To Poor Quality. Another Key Factor Is A Trending Topic Of Buying Designer Belts. In Conclusion, I Will Be Talking About The Positive And Negative Effect Of Buying Fake Designer Clothes.
Most Americans Believe That Buying Fake Copies Of Known Designer Brands Like: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Farrago, And Many More Is A Smart Decision. They State “It Saves Money and You Can’t Tell The Difference “. Their Minds Are So Focused On The Idea Of Getting A Bargain But, They Don’t Realize The Risk Of Buying These Cheap Copies. There Are Countless Times, Were I Have Witnessed A Person Getting Scammed Trying To Buy A Designer Belt.
The Country-Wide Trend Of Buying And Wearing These Expensive Belts Came From The Young Chicago Rapper “Chief Kef”. In Almost All His Videos They Are Sporting Designer Clothes Like: Gucci Shirts, Gucci Belts Etc. Teens All Over The U.S Watch These Videos And Try To Do The Same, But Cannot Afford These Objects. They Go Online To These Seemingly Legitimate Websites And See These Same Belts For Rock Bottom Prices. How Do You Think They Feel When They See This? They Click Checkout And Pay, Only To Find Out That They Will Never See What They Bought.
Other Than Getting Scammed Out Of Your Money And The Possibility Of Identity Theft, Poor Quality Is Also A Negative Effect Of Buying These Counterfeit Clothes. A Prime Example, Many Kids Walk Up To Me At School And Ask “How Can You Tell If A Designer Belt Is Fake?” There Are Many Noticeable Features That Reveal If The Belt Is Authentic: Fir...
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...ople Do Not Have Enough Money To Go Out And Buy The Real Items So They Resort To Wearing Fake Goods As They Like The Design Or The Thought Of Being Able To Wear Clothes That Others Think Are Real. Buying Counterfeit Goods Has Become Socially Acceptable, With More Than Two Thirds Of UK Consumers Proud To Tell Their Friends And Family That They Had Purchased Fakes, A Survey Showed Today. Shoppers Spent an Average Of $21.30 On Fake Designer Clothes, Footwear, Watches or Jewelry, 10% more than In the Previous twelve Months. Fake Brands Clearly Supply A Basic Demand For Low Cost Items That The Consumer Can Associate With Less Affordable, Scarce Premier Brands.
In Conclusion There Are Two Sides To This Oddly Popular Topic, Many Seem To Ignore The Importance, And Some See The Importance. This Is A Real Issue That Needs To Be Brought More To Attention Of The People Today.
On late August of 2007, Dana Thomas writes to the general public on the horrors made possible by the buying and selling of counterfeit fashion goods to persuade the end of the consumerism funding monstrous acts. Through the incorporation of ethos, logos, and pathos in her journalism, Thomas persuades her audience with the uncoverings of the sources behind the making of the counterfeit goods.
When you go to the mall to pick up a pair of jeans or a shirt, do you think about where they came from? How they were made? Who made them? Most consumers are unaware of where their clothes are coming from. All the consumer is responsible for is buying the clothing from the store and most likely have little to no knowledge about how it was manufactured, transported, or even who made the clothing item and the amount of intensive labor that went into producing it (Timmerman, 3).
People are often deceived by some famous brands, which they will buy as useless commodities to feel they are distinctive. People require brands to experience the feeling of being special. People spend their money to have something from famous brands, like a bag from Coach or Louis Vuitton which they think they need, yet all that is just people’s wants. Steve McKevitt claims that people give more thought on features or brands when they need to buy a product, “It might even be the case that you do need a phone to carry out your work and a car to get around in, but what brand it is and, to a large extent, what features it has are really just want” (McKevitt, 145), which that means people care about brands more than their needs. Having shoes from Louis Vuitton or shoes that cost $30 it is designed for the same use.
In China, Kelsey Timmerman spent time with a couple who worked at the Teva factory, traveled to the countryside to meet the couple’s son, insert name, who hasn’t seen his parents in three years due to his parents working long hours and it being expensive to take a train ride. In the US, the author visited one of a few clothing factories in the US to talk to the workers about his shorts, and the decrease of American garment factories. Timmerman wants the consumer to be more engaged and more thoughtful when mindlessly buying clothes. By researching how well the brands you want to buy from monitor their factories and what their code of ethics details, you can make a sound decision on if this is where you would want to buy your clothes. The author writes about brands that improve employers lives like SoleRebels, a shoe company who employs workers and gives them health insurance, school funds for their children, and six months of maternity leave. Brands like soleRebels that give workers benefits most factory workers have never even heard of help improve the lives of garment workers and future generations. From reading this book, Timmerman wants us to be more educated about the lives of garment workers, bridge the gap between consumers and manufacturers, and be a more engaged and mindful consumer when purchasing our
Secondly luxury products are easy to counterfeit, some countries such as china, turkey, and other still have to improve their IPR policies
Today, designer fashion is very popular amongst Americans’ in all age groups. Head out to the mall on any weekend and it’s sure to be packed with people shopping in upscale stores like Barney’s, Gucci, or Louis Vuitton. Because of peoples yearn for these designer fashions, counterfeiting is a major issue throughout the world. In Dana Thomas’s article, "Terror’s Purse Strings", Thomas discusses how counterfeiting has become a major problem throughout the world; She also points out that the majority of these counterfeit operations are run out of Chinese factories and how many of these factories employ young children who are sold or sent off by their families to go manufacturer these “luxury” counterfeit goods. I chose Thomas’s article because
What are the main points of contention surrounding this issue? Be sure to thoroughly discuss contrasting perspectives and the underlying reasons explaining the different positions people take on this topic.
It is interesting to consider Veblen’s theory of conspicuous consumption as it pertains to the modern day fashion industry, specifically the luxury fashion sector. In The Theory of the Leisure Class, Veblen said “we all find a costly hand-wrought articles of apparel much preferable to a less expensive imitation of it;” however, at the beginning of the 20th century, couture clothing was exclusively available to those who were very wealthy, simply because of how much the garments cost. By the mid-1930’s, businesses were beginning to change their ways of thinking after seeing the enormous profit that the Walt Disney Company received once they licensed the making of Mickey Mouse novelty items. Christian Dior was the first of many fashion designers to foll...
The strengths of the book come from its’ accessibility. The book is easy to follow and provides readers with a great deal of information about the production of mass-manufactured clothing. As well as brings awareness to its’ many issues which we inadvertently take part in when we purchase such products. The book is well written and thoroughly researched but does have its’ share of weaknesses.
The Fashion Industry can be described as a glamorous world with cameras flashing, beautiful models strutting down the runway, in stunning and grand designs. What really goes on behind fashion’s dolled up doors is only an illusion compared to what reality is. Beautiful people, stylish clothing and timeless sophistication all make up the illusion of the glitz and glam of the fashion industry, but behind the curtains countless of models and designers constantly fall victim to this industry’s ever changing wrath. Fashion can be defined as a popular trend especially in styles of dress, ornaments or behavior. A model is a person who poses or displays for art purposes, fashion or other products and advertising. Fashion models are used mainly to promote products focusing mostly on clothing and accessory. The two main type of modeling in the fashion industry is commercial modeling and high fashion modeling. High Fashion models usually work for campaigns, designer’s collections and magazine editorials for high fashion designers. Runway modeling also known as “catwalk modeling” is displaying fashions and is generally performed by high fashion models. In my research paper, my main focus will be the multiple effects on high fashion models based upon the industry’s unregulated standards.
It’s no secret that some women believe fashion portrays who they are. Therefore follow every season’s new trend. This leads to spending money that they don’t have. Waller Lea, a journalist, suggest that “for some communities, purchasing knockoffs or generic products are frowned upon, forcing minorities to spend more money. Now businesses and companies are targeting minorities, causing more debt problems.” Addicted to retail or brainwashed? Opponents claim that fashion is simply a creative way to express themselves. There are others ways to express ourselves that are no based on our appearance. Through drawing, painting or through our thoughts and ideas. What happens when someone can’t afford expensive clothing or doesn’t have access to fashionable clothes? They are singled out and excluded from society for being different.
2006). Burberry’s product line, especially the famous trademark plaid, unfortunately, is not difficult to imitate, the development of “fake Burberry” affects their revenue. In 2010, Burberry won $1.5 million in counterfeit case (Matthew 2010), but the counterfeit apparel and accessories is still the key issue for all major luxury brand (Maman 2012).
Fashion is considered one of the most significant, yet controversial industries in the world. Report shows that North America spends more than $250 billion on clothing, shoes, and accessories each year; recently, its worth has rapidly reached $1.2 trillion worldwide (K., 2014). Ethics is an unavoidable factor to consider and a growing concern for every fashion’s company and their attorneys (Fordham University School of Law). The nature of the fashion industry is surrounded by hundreds of controversies over various topics, concerning quality and consumption. Our company has no involvement in sourcing, designing or manufacturing process since we play an intermediary role between the suppliers and customers. Nonetheless, we demonstrate the promise of a strong work ethic company by making emphasis on quality, discipline, wages, and human rights. So that our products will at the same time benefit the people, the employees and the company itself. Our company is closely associated with a commitment to products quality, in which we focus our attention on selecting the finest selection of fashion goods for the customers. Instead of picking low-end and poor-quality
With the growing trend of outsourcing manufacturing processes to emerging economies, brands are facing an increasing growth of counterfeit goods. These goods attempt to imitate luxury brands, which in the long run erode the value and the reputation of the brands (Staake et al. 2009). Consequently, counterfeits are becoming a growing concern for status, prestige and luxury brands.
The act of consumption has been the primary means through which individuals in society participate and transform culture. Culture is not something already made which we consume; culture is what society creates through practices of everyday life and consumption involves the making of culture. When attempting to understand certain acts of consumption it is necessary to observe the relations involved in production and consumption. Through technological innovation, the fashion industry has been expanded to play a prominent role in consumers’ purchasing decisions and styles are becoming less difficult to obtain. With the expansion of department stores and shopping being viewed as a leisurely activity, this has continued to transform the act of fashion consumerism. The functional interests feature a rational attachment to clothing items. Symbolic benefits involve status and prestige to fulfill the achievement for positive self-esteem. Further benefits include a provided experience for the individual consumer and the created use of imagery and desire used to enrich one’s life.