A girl I know sells designer knockoffs. She has Tiffany Jewelry (with the blue box), Gucci, Prada, Coach etc... I saw a bracelet on her and it looks identical to the one (real heavy sterling) I paid $150.00; hers was $30.00. It has the Tiffany stamp and everything. I have seen knockoff purses at trade centers and expos. How do they get the logo stamps? The products are top quality. Have you seen these before? What is your opinion on these?

I think that the knock offs (when using the real logos) are unethical and illegal. These designers bust their butts to gain a rep and break into the fashion industry (NOT an easy thing to do).

OH I agree Sherasi. I'm asking HOW they do it. How do they copy stuff like that? (the stamps, quality etc..) They look so real.

I would assume insider espionage.

It's probably a rumor, but I've always heard that the big Designers are also the makers of the fake products also. That way, they can get the rich man and the poor man's money.

According to this website "Walmart v. Samara Brothers established that although a product's design is distinctive, it is protected under law only if it the knockoff version features "any symbol or device likely to cause confusion as to the origin." These include the signature Gucci "G" and the "Kate Spade New York" tag on the front of each bag."

In Westlake, Ohio two women are facing a prison sentence for selling fake bags. Police Bust Knockoff Purse Party

Providing the seller isn't claiming that the "look alike" is genuine, and it doesn't carry the logo, then it seems that no law is broken. Logos are easy to copy, but those knockoffs you see using them are illegal.

There is also another side to this. According to this website knockoffs are mostly manufactured abroad, and very possibly made in a sweatshop by children.