Chapter 1
The birth of a shield
Chapter 2
The Japanese connection
Chapter 3
The ultimate irony
Chapter 4
The global counterfeit empire
Chapter 5
The high-tech defense
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of the copycat and the world's most hunted logo
Ch 4 · The global counterfeit empire
louisvuitton The Global Counterfeit Empire
The print designed to keep the fakes away Is now the logo copied every day.
louisvuitton Bright phone graphics display Reddit reviews, factory contacts, and the copied LV monogram.
louisvuitton A classical fresco painting shows workers assembling luxury bags in Guangdong factories.
Fun Fact
Super fakes: Some high-end replica bags are made using the exact same leather tanneries as the authentic luxury brands themselves.
Quiz
Which famous street in New York City became synonymous with buying fake Louis Vuitton bags in the 1980s?
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What percentage of global counterfeit seizures are estimated to be fashion and luxury accessories?
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What term is commonly used by online communities to describe high-quality counterfeit goods?
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In which Chinese province are the highly sophisticated 'super fake' luxury goods primarily manufactured?
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According to psychological studies, what is the main reason consumers buy visible counterfeit logos?
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What is the economic term for counterfeit goods that do not try to deceive buyers because of their low price?
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What is a major difference in production between 'super fakes' and cheap counterfeit bags?
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Which online platform is famous for hosting large communities of replica buyers discussing 'super fakes'?