Perhaps this gets you into our mindset right now:
When reader Jessica sent us a tip saying Forever 21 had knocked off a Marc bag, our first thought wasn’t “How dare they steal this man’s designs!”
It couldn’t be, because we’re so unshocked at this point that Forever 21 would steal anyone‘s designs. It’s like being surprised that Kate Moss smokes cigarettes.
Instead, our outrage went something like this:
“How dare they charge $30 for a cheap plastic bag that they didn’t even design?! $30? Don’t they know how much babysitting money that is?!”
Although perhaps the inflated price tag means the shiny sack wasn’t made in a sweatshop, a nice if wistful thought.
Meanwhile, the original Marc bag, called “The Hudson,” is sold out of Net-a-Porter, but 20% off, or $955, at eLuxury.
Tags: bags, eLuxury, Forever 21, Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Net-a-Porter
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The real question should be, who did Marc knock off first to get the design of the bag?
Another knock-off of the same bag:
http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Bags+and+Wallets/The+Mod+London+Purse
Maybe if designers didn’t charge such ridiculous prices for their handbags, knockoffs wouldn’t seem so alluring.
I’m in the process of trying to find a new purse and I don’t want to spend more than $300, and I can’t find anything good. I would never buy a knockoff and I only really like the stam bag and chanel classics as far as big famous designer bags go, but I’ve been looking at indie designers, and they still charge at least $500 for their bags. What gives?
is it the real question? I mean, this is one of his bags that doesn’t obviously recall any other bag or designer to mind.
I am kind of in shock at that Forever 21 bag, most of their other stuff seems altered a bit from the original, but that one might as well be one you buy on Canal st.
person looking for nice but under $300 bag: check out http://www.mattandnat.com/ and see if you like anything on there. i just scrolled through the shop really quick and it looks like everything is under $200. it’s all faux leather (they have a vegan philosophy thing) but still really well made.
that knocking is definately not alluring- i have the hudson and it is a beautiful bag.
if your price point is under $300 you could easily get someting like a anna corinna, goldenbleu, bulga some at retail most will be on sites with online coupon codes.
I innocently bought a bag from a small shop in Nashville, TN this summer made by UE. I walked into Forever 21 in New York yesterday and found myself surrounded by the same bag. I’m going to buy a new bag tomorrow–I’m over it.
The bag from Nashville:
http://www.amazon.com/UE-Large-Brooke-Duffle-Bag/dp/B000R3TQFA