Adventures in Copyright
Adventures in Copyright: Playing Spot the Difference With Marc by Marc and “High Fashion”
By Leah Chernikoff
Thanks to reader Kaitlyn for sending over this AIC tip which pretty much blew our minds. Marc by Marc is often knocked off but this one takes the cake. Lori’s, a shoe store that bills themselves as the “sole of Chicago,” is selling a bag they’re calling “High Fashion” that is almost indistinguishable from the Marc by Marc ‘Petal to the Metal’ Flap Pouchette, save the price. Lori’s “High Fashion sling across” bag is $128 and the real thing is $228.
Remember that game “Spot the Difference” from Highlights for Kids (there’s also a porn-version in dive bars–not that I know anything about that)? I tried to play that game with these two bags and it was really hard. For a minute I thought that Lori’s Shoes was just selling bootleg Marc by Marc and there was some shady reason the store couldn’t mention the label. Which seems odd since all the shoes available at Lori’s Shoes have their designer names attached. All I could come up with is that this is a damn good knock off and the zipper pulls are different. What else do you notice? Spot the difference!
Tags: Lori's Shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs
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I was once in Lori's and picked up a bag that looked familiar to me – I was considering a purchase, and the saleswoman actually basically told me it looked familiar because it was a knock-off (I'll admit, a pretty decently-made one). No idea why they've done this with bags when they sell legit discount shoes, but it's sad.
I bought my wedding shoes from Lori's and loved the service & prices. I didn't know they sold handbags, looks like they have a Birkin Bag look-alike too.
It looks like the Lori's one has an adjustable strap too, which the little Marc one doesn't, or at least you can't tell from that picture.
the bird is positioned on the other side
My boyfriend bought me this bag when he was in London last year and got told it had just came in. I treasure this bag so much, it’s cute floral interior and hidden multi-pocket functionality.
The clasp is a very strong magnet so nothing ever falls out and gets lost.
It doesn’t surprise me that they’ve knocked it off, as this bag has been seen worn by Katy Perry hiking in the Hollywood Hills, and was featured a week or two ago on Rachel Zoe’s email newsletter.
It does upset me, though, as a fashion designer and fashionista to see copies of something that makes me feel so special readily available to everyone.
Also – if the price difference is only $100, why wouldn’t you get the real thing? boggles my mind…..