5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy a Fake Designer Handbag

They often look cheap 
A genuine designer handbag exudes luxury and exclusivity. The fabric is of high quality and every little detail has been carefully thought through creating a well-made bag which is worthy of its (often) hefty price tag. Too many people buy into the 'brand' without worrying about quality. Fake designer handbags lack the quality that genuine designer bags boast, which can result in a cheap-looking imitation. Cheap replica handbags look cheap! It also defeats the point of promoting a label if you're not prepared to purchase the genuine article.

Unless stated as a 'fake', replica handbags are illegal
If sellers declare the bags as 'fake' then it is legal to sell imitation handbags as they don't infringe on the designer's copyright. If they're not clearly labelled as fake then it's illegal to sell counterfeit designer handbags.

You'll be supporting organised crime
If you buy a fake designer handbag then you're not just simply buying a cheap handbag, you're supporting a highly organised crime. Many of the bags are produced in Asian countries such as China and are often made by young children who work in poor conditions. Taxpayers are the people who end up with the bill from this illegal enterprise Â- don't add to our taxes!

Who wants substance over style?
Ok, so you like Chanel and Luis Vuitton. Everyone has there favourite designer and there's nothing wrong with wanting a beautiful designer bag but when it comes to buying a fake designer handbag you're faking so much more than your bag. Don't forgo the quality for a cheap alternative, either buy a second-hand designer bag or buy a bag inspired by a designer classic.

You could buy a handbag inspired by a designer classic for a fraction of the price.
Why waste money on a cheap fake designer handbag? There's something tacky about a handbag which has been made with inexpensive materials that has been designed to 'look' expensive you're not fooling anyone! Even the relatively expensive fake designer handbags don't look 100% like the real thing. If you like a particular design then instead of buying a fake branded handbag why not choose one of the many styles that have been inspired by designer classics? For example if you like the new Gucci hobo then opt for a good quality unbranded leather hobo. There's a lot available in the market, if you really want you can easily avoid a "fake" one and still remain stylish.