"Luxury fabrics are all the rage," according to my friend in fashion. High end-fashion houses are using more and more distinctive, one-of-a-kind fabrics to detract from people buying knock-offs. The black market for Louis Vuitton purses started the trend, as it has become the ubiquitous "knock-off" for the past few years.
With the more intricate patterns and better quality leather and cloth, those who care won't be as apt to try to pass a $45 underground imitation of their favorite little handbags.
Perhaps people will stop caring as the market continues to move downward.
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