“No matter how well they are made or how uncanny the resemblance is, buying a fake is like having a relationship with a mannequin instead of a real person. These "street corner" items have no soul. You may have a fashionable and flashy appearance, but you're not fooling anyone.”
I know, it’s hard to resist the temptation of wearing an item that could give you ten extra coolness points, however, don’t you think it’s pretty close to selling your soul just to be with the “in” crowd? Does carrying a designer item - albeit a fake designer item - really boost the self-esteem?
Read more about counterfeit fashion, why buying it is a bad idea and how to spot a fake over at About.com.
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