Celebs too wear fakes of reputed brands

Recently, self-proclaimed online fashion police Diet Sabya called out actress Kareena Kapoor Khan for wearing fake Cartier love bracelets, and tagged it as “gandi copy.” Apparently the original bracelets cost Rs 53 lakh, and an unnamed netizen commented on Diet Sabya’s story, “I work for Cartier! Ruining reputations: Although, strugglers swear by the “fake it till you make it” tricks, it’s shocking to see A-listers fall for the lure of “fakes” without realizing the damage it does to their image. Not only to the designer but also to the person who is crushing someone else’s effort and talent just by picking up a fake that was created by some very untalented folks hiding in their factories trying to make money the easy way.” Social media validation: Wearing products from a high-end brand is considered a status symbol, and the appearance of wealth on social media has become an industry, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts sometimes resort to cheap imitations to impress others and create an impression and aura around themselves, believes designer Mrigya Talwar, founder of label The White Dahlia. The trick to distinguishing a genuine product from a counterfeit brand is to check the logo, the hardware, and the quality of the product, such as the stitching.” Popular knock-offs: Some of the most copied brands like LV, Dior, Prada, and YSL are easily available in street markets for dirt cheap rates, and it’s not news that many celebrities pick those goods instead of costly originals.