Snap Judgment: Designer or Knock-Off?

August 15, 2007

by POPSUGAR Fashion 63

Be honest about what you normally choose...

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biarose 3 years

I hate knockoffs, but I wouldn't really buy designer either!

rubiesymusica 5 years

isn't everything now considered a knockoff/replica/tribute? the whole "i got the idea for this item from..."

zc 5 years

it depneds on what, but i cant afford the real thing oftenb so hello copy cat!

dawicca 5 years

that depends..

dawicca 5 years

that depends..

torngyrl 5 years

I chose items that are not using children as a labor source.

lala788 5 years

i would prefer designer but my wallet has the final word and he choose Knock off.

Pepper 5 years

Definitely Designer.

Pepper 5 years

Definitely Designer.

Mintie 5 years

Totally agree with Kaciegrrl... however, the "knockoff" dress shown looks HORRIBLE! [I was never particularly fond of the original either tho]Anyway, back to the subject... I don't mind a "knockoff" of sorts, or something inspired by a designer original... but I won't go too low on quality. You end up suffering in the end, either by looking cheap, or being painful [shoes] etc.I'm all for a good bargain... but not if it looks cheap.

Mintie 5 years

Totally agree with Kaciegrrl... however, the "knockoff" dress shown looks HORRIBLE! [I was never particularly fond of the original either tho] Anyway, back to the subject... I don't mind a "knockoff" of sorts, or something inspired by a designer original... but I won't go too low on quality. You end up suffering in the end, either by looking cheap, or being painful [shoes] etc. I'm all for a good bargain... but not if it looks cheap.

Kaciegrrl 5 years

Not a fan of blatant knock-offs, like faux LV bags from Chinatown, but I don't mind buying clothes that are similar to those on the runway, i.e. inspired by the runway looks.

leeluvfashion 5 years

As much as I want the designer version, I can't always afford it, it's not like I have an extra $2,000 laying around. So I try to find the best quality knock-off.

ThePerfectScore 5 years

I'll buy knock off as long as it doesn't look knock off then I'd pair it with some major designer things...

Hellena25 5 years

...echo that, BeautyEditor.The "designer" things that I splurge on tend to be stuff I use a lot (like jeans...I live in jeans) because knock offs tend to fall apart with my frequency-of-use (abuse?). Purses and shoes are like that for me too. Dresses, tops, jewelry, sunglasses and stuff are cheapies for me. I don't know if they're "Knock-offs" though, because they don't try to look like designer stuff (or at least I can't tell if they do)

Hellena25 5 years

...echo that, BeautyEditor. The "designer" things that I splurge on tend to be stuff I use a lot (like jeans...I live in jeans) because knock offs tend to fall apart with my frequency-of-use (abuse?). Purses and shoes are like that for me too. Dresses, tops, jewelry, sunglasses and stuff are cheapies for me. I don't know if they're "Knock-offs" though, because they don't try to look like designer stuff (or at least I can't tell if they do)

Hellena25 5 years

...echo that, BeautyEditor.The "designer" things that I splurge on tend to be stuff I use a lot (like jeans...I live in jeans) because knock offs tend to fall apart with my frequency-of-use (abuse?). Purses and shoes are like that for me too. Dresses, tops, and accessories are cheapies for me. I don't know if they're "Knock-offs" though, because they don't look like designer stuff (or at least I can't tell if they do)

Hellena25 5 years

...echo that, BeautyEditor. The "designer" things that I splurge on tend to be stuff I use a lot (like jeans...I live in jeans) because knock offs tend to fall apart with my frequency-of-use (abuse?). Purses and shoes are like that for me too. Dresses, tops, and accessories are cheapies for me. I don't know if they're "Knock-offs" though, because they don't look like designer stuff (or at least I can't tell if they do)

Cherryluv 5 years

I'd rather buy the designer brand than buying knock-off's. *even if they are SO expensive!!* Even though they can look dead on real, I feel cheap about wearing or walking around with one on... for me at least.

gruaig_rua 5 years

Have no choice but to go knock-off due to financial constraints :(

caitlinannmary 5 years

i agree with you seafoam. i don't care for certain knockoff purses - coach, gucci, and fendi for example. They are usually really off on the signature detailing and if you are going to spend any money, why not buy a purse that looks like a balenciaga or something, not a Goach purse. Check out Ebay for vintage purses, or previously used designer purses - i find the best purses on ebay in great condition!

SeaFoamGreen215 5 years

I'm definitely with beauty editor! buy inexpensive brands for plain pieces, and spend money on whats really worth it.

zombieroselee 5 years

I'd rather spend money on something I love that will last.Buying imitations of a certain designer's collection is disrespectful to the work they've done to get themselves to that status of being an icon, but I see nothing wrong with buying cheap, trendy designer-inspired pieces. Why spend a bunch of money on something that you'll wear for one season?

zombieroselee 5 years

I'd rather spend money on something I love that will last. Buying imitations of a certain designer's collection is disrespectful to the work they've done to get themselves to that status of being an icon, but I see nothing wrong with buying cheap, trendy designer-inspired pieces. Why spend a bunch of money on something that you'll wear for one season?

xo_verity 5 years

I'm with rubialala on this one!Most of the time I cannot afford designer but I'd never buy a knockoff.

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