Many go to Canal Street in New York’s Chinatown section for one of two things: Good Asian cuisine and counterfeit goods. The latter, which includes both knockoff handbags, watches, and other goods, has come under scrutiny for years, as the plethora of knockoff products drives many to the area. A recent raid to the area caused policemen to find at least $1 million in counterfeit merchandise and shut down – at least temporarily – businesses selling such goods. While this won’t stop those from coming to Canal Street, it brings up the question: Why buy counterfeit or knockoff products when other options are available for designer-style goods?
Wearing designer goods may make you look like you’re (monetarily) worth more but, when your knockoff purse is falling apart, will you still look good? The fact is, when dealing with any type of knockoff products, including handbags, the quality should come into question. Sometimes, a knockoff isn’t easily spotted unless you look closely. In this case, how the name plate is attached and how the purse is put together, mainly the zipper and stitching, separates a genuine designer bag from a knockoff. Canal Street isn’t the only place for knockoffs, however, and buying a handbag not through a licensed dealer may mean you could be getting a knockoff.
An alternative to this is looking for designer-inspired products. These handbags and other products may not have the label attached to them that, say, a Gucci or Coach bag does but that doesn’t mean they don’t project the same style. Designer inspired purses are an economical option for anyone who wants designer fashion but can’t afford the high price tag. Whether you’re looking for a traditional monogram handbag or one based on the latest trends, be it snakeskin, patent leather, or tattoos, a designer-inspired handbag often has the same type of style without the price tag of a designer brand attached.
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