Knockoffs in the Fashion Industry
Keeping on top of trends and being “in fashion” has preoccupied men and women throughout history. Average consumers cannot afford to fill their wardrobes with the current styles set by top designers like Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, or Prada; however, they still want to wear clothing that is current and trendy. This is where the knockoff comes into play. Fashion teacher Lauren Michel defines the term knockoff as distinct from counterfeit items, writing, “Counterfeiting is making a copy of someone else’s design, be it a dress or a handbag, and selling it while representing it as the real thing. A knock-off ...
