Apparel and accessories
June 7, 2019
Louis Vuitton is one of the most counterfeited brands. Image credit: Louis Vuitton
By Brielle Jaekel
Luxury fashion brands and secondhand retailers need to be as vigilant as they can be in regards to fake and counterfeit goods, as the quality of false reproductions becomes superior.
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