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    Forever21 Bags

    By · On February 12, 2008

    February 12, 2008
    Designer Handbag
    Forever21 Bags
    Why am I not surprised? In this day in age it is not a shocker when you hear about a lower label replicating or inspiring their designs after a high-end designer’s work, especially when you are talking about Forever21.

    There are other companies guilty as well, but by far Forever21 is up there as one of the top (popular) chains that mass produces cheaply made items that are highly similar if not identical, minus the designers logo, to that made by a designer. Clothes, jewelry, handbags, you name it. F21 copies it all.

    F21 is recognized for their huge selection of inspired-by handbags and even been hit with a few lawsuits for copyright infringement. But is that slowing them down? No. Odd isn’t it? You would think that with all the lawsuits against the forever21 chain they would resist from copying other designers works. You would think. I wonder who buys these bags anyway. Is quality over quantity not in everyones best interest anymore? The plastic F21′s just seem like a waste of money and probably wont last more than 2 weeks of wear.

    Anyway, here’s the latest inspired-by versions:

    Fendi Spy Satchel
    F21 does the Fendi Spy Satchel
    This is no big surprise.. Ever since the Fendi Spy bag was declared an “IT bag” years ago, F21 added it to their interpretation to their product stock.

    The F21 faux leather (plastic) hobo retails for $29.80. Which is still a waste of money. Right now you can find a couple Fendi Spy Satchel on sale over at bluefly.

    Marni Balloon Bag
    F21 does the Marni Balloon Bag
    Even the Balloon bag by designer Marni isn’t safe.

    The F21 plastic sack retails for $31.80, while the Marni purse carries a retail price of $1,317 over at net-a-porter.

    Botkier Bianca Bag
    F21 does the Botkier Bianca Bag
    On the right is a tacky plastic version of Botkier’s hit piece, the Bianca satchel.

    The plastic F21 purse can be found for just under $20, while the Bianca over at Shopbop retails for $595.

    Tod’s Nylon Messenger Media Bag
    F21 does the Tod’s Nylon Messenger Media Bag
    Nooooo. Not my beloved Tod’s Media bag! I love the fashion brand Tod’s. Classic, been around for years and have never had a problem with knockoffs, well not nearly as bad as other designers.

    The satin F21 version retails for $17.80. The real deal retails for $775. Find at eluxury.

    • Currently living is Seattle, Jennifer started BagBliss the bag blog in November 2004 and TheFashionRow in 2007. She has been part of the Fashion editorial space for over 10 years specializing in Designer Handbags.

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    • maren

      WTF is up with forever21? Are they that big now where they don’t have to worry about lawsuits? Scary thought.

    • polala

      They are copying Tod’s now? Yuck.

    • bigbaby

      bagbliss… can you please write about Anna Corinna’s bag?? and who wears them? thank you so much..

    • fashionista kate

      Forever21 bags just look cheap and tacky. I would rather shop the clearance section of Ross or TJ Maxx than been seen with a piece of junk from f21.

    • gina

      Okay I’m so blown away by this. These bags aren’t just copies, they’re replica’s. Identical.

    • wanita cole

      Damn you forever21! Damn you!!!!!!!

    • jare

      although quality is over quantity, what about the young girls who can only afford a $40 purse. where should they go?

    • Veronica

      ^ It’s not just quality. The designs are copies. I wouldn’t have a problem with forever21 if their bags weren’t obvious replicas.
      > I honestly think that $40 is a wee bit overpriced for these bag. They are plastic! Have you ever shopped at Ross? There are leather (quality) bags in that range.

    • JK

      To be fair, the young women purchasing these bags probably don’t realize they are replicas of real designs.

    • http://fabbrunette.wordpress.com Margarita

      ^^^
      Agreed. When I was younger I would always buy cheap bags from UB or Costa Blanca (the Canadian version of F21) and I had no clue that they were copies. I just saw cute bags in my price range ($20-$40).
      Only recently have I realised that there are copies and replicas, and agreed most are cheap, but you have to realise these young girls are only carrying these bags for a couple of months, no more. And that’s generally the life expectancy of these bags.

    • Penny

      F 21 is a great store . found cute tops and skirts .. The bags are nice and in my budget

    • Delilah P.

      I am so sorry but I would much rather feed two villages in Africa instead of buy a bag for $700 dollars. In response to the F21 drama they need to be shut down I love all stores that sell fashion, but for the ones who steal designs you are dead wrong and so not “cute”!

    • Ruby

      I agree that most teens don’t realize that they are buying “replicas” but personally, I would never touch a bag in these types fasion/clothing store because they usually “replica” stuff anyway. And would much rather buy handmade/special/one of a kind bags or designer bags.