SPRING 2018 LOOK BOOK
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With the rise in trends and desires for logo clothing, it become more and more difďŹ cult to obtain brand name clothing. As a result, many go for cheaper alternatives, like buying counterfeit clothing from street vendors or online. Many are also victims, as e-commerce makes it harder to detect the sale of fake goods. While counterfeit clothing pieces are cheaper in price, quality and negatively affect society, the economy, and the environment.
*the imitation of apparel and accessories copyrighted by a brand.
While a counterfeit clothing piece seem like a deal, they come with negative effects.
Counterfeit products are often made with low quality, sometimes dangerous materials and chemical dyes.
The production of fakes are most of ten linked to drug cartels, criminal networks, and organized gangs, which evade laws and taxes.
Counterfeit products often disregard safety regulations. Traces of carcinogenic chemicals can be found in and on counterfeit clothing.
Children and immigrants are often forced to work for counterfeiters and are often abused.
what you can do Do research. Know about your brand to tell the fake from the real ones. Go thrifting. It will you money while ensuring good quality clothing. Use sub- scription services. That way, you can switch out your clothing whenever you like while looking good. Counter the fakes. Report any signs of counterfeit goods to the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Center.
To learn about about counterfeit clothing and how it can harm you, visit counterfake.com
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