FAKE DOLCE AND GABBANA
Brand names and self image
Flaunting a chic designer wear from a fashion house of international repute definitely gives you a boost to your self-image. However, ever wondered if the Dolce&Gabbana (D&G) sunglasses you have just bought with the real price are a fake? It probably could be unless it’s bought from a designated D&G retail outlet!
The D&G journey
The fashion house D&G known for their exquisite designs and sexy styles and often associated with Hollywood’s who’s who and international pop stars first appeared and made their mark in the fashion scene in the year 1985 at the ‘Milano Collezioni.’ Since then there seem to be no looking back for the duo as it appears today. They have spread their wings across continents.
Counterfeiters’ flattery with D&G
We don’t know whether the D&G duo are impressed or not, but counterfeiters world over are flattering them today by creating cheap imitations and selling them in the open market as if they are family members of the duo. Sunglasses; handbags; electronic gizmos; perfumes; apparels and clothing lines- you name it, and they have it all. Thriving on consumer craze for designer items, counterfeiters have mushroomed the world over including China, India, Brazil just to name a few.
‘Fake’ is an affordable style statement
Driven by conspicuous consumption, it’s obvious that consumers today associate brand names with a status symbol. And trying to fit in the shoes of superstars, especially youngsters; deliberately opt for the phony replicas. Markets in many U.S. metropolitan areas, like New York, are flooded with counterfeit versions of designer products. That’s how fakers give the legitimate brand owner a run for their money.
Fake D&G assortment online
If one scouts around the Internet, a myriad of online counterfeit retailers peddling a vast collection of look-alike products from well-known fashion houses can be found. Some even claim their fake stuff to be authentic! But remember that almost 50 percent of what is claimed authentic is actually not! Therefore, if you have a fetish for the D&G and prefer to shop online, don’t be surprised if you are duped.
Spotting fakes
If you pay a little attention, it’s not rocket science to discern the real from the unreal. First, feel the material’s quality with your hands and use a dash of common sense. Assess the fabrics inside out. Stitching should be evenly stretched tight with no loose ends. Fake manufacturers are not as quality oriented as the elite brands and it will show in their products.
Then check the insignia of the brands Dolce&Gabbana (D&G in case of casual items), it should be embossed as it’s written in this article without any space between the two words DOLCE and GABBANA. Check for this in the holograms as well. While buying online, see if they offer any return policy and read feedback on the product. Also, make sure that the contact details like phone number and physical address are given on the Web site. Golden rule: do not expect elite products in a thrift store. They have proper addresses.