We are all slaves to fashion so everyone should be familiar with the shame associated with carrying a knock-off. At least I hope you are familiar. Knock-off are bad news. Not only are they tacky but they represent an industry of deceit and just plain nastiness.

But what about knock-offs that aren't really knock offs?

What do I mean? I mean this hideous cellphone skin for the hottest phone on the market, the iPhone. Everyone knows that Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and the likes did not design a cheap-o plastic skin for your phone. We know good and well Louis Vuitton wouldn't sell anything for $6.99 when they can charge $1200 for this.

So is it bad to by an knock-off or imitation of a print? Technically it isn't hurting anyone. Well I take that back, it is hurting you. Your 500 dollar cell phone will be the laughing stock of the neighborhood. Don't do it. If you can't afford a real Louis V case then just forget about it and go with something a bit more plain like this.

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