actually i don't have anything against the fake designer items korea and other countries manufacture... because high fashion is mostly based on luxurious, high quality finishing and materials. not matter how perfectly exactly the same the form is of a fake lanvin pump from dongdaemun or elsewhere and a real one, the fake dongdaemun lanvin will never have to same presence as the real one because the lack of funds will show in the finishing (stiching, plastic capped heels, unfinished heels) and of course material.

now in the case of "fake designer" shoes (or other items) of high quality. steve madden. once there are enough funds, the manufacturer will invest in manufacture AS WELL AS design and gain the abilty to create valid interpretations of the latest trends and fashions without outright copying.

so in the end, all is fair.

now in the case of fake sneakers... whole different story. but i have no qualms buying fake jordans.

oh well fake items are not only in korea, but everywhere