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Sale of counterfeit luxury fashion goods is on the rise. Here’s why

lifestyle

There’s a saying that goes, “You’ve got to fake it until you can make it”.

While this saying makes reference to an attitude towards achieving one’s goals, it seems there are many go-getters out there who are taking it far too literally and opting to fake a lifestyle as well.

We all want beautiful luxury items but not everyone can afford them.

Owning a rare Birkin bag is the equivalent of owning a luxury car.

Although one cannot buy a fake sports car, it’s become very easy to buy a

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