Counterfeiting

BoF Professional Exclusive

Is That Vintage Chanel a Fake? Depends Who You Ask

21 December 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

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BoF Professional Exclusive

Is That Vintage Chanel a Fake? Depends Who You Ask

Luxury resale sites like The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective create an unprecedented opportunity for counterfeiters. Are they doing enough to weed out fakes?

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Global Currents

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods

11 December 2018 • By Casey Hall

Global Currents

A Turning Point for China’s Stance on Counterfeit Luxury Goods

The Chinese government is finally ready to crack down on the country’s black and grey luxury market and better regulate its booming e-commerce sector.

News & Analysis

Nike and LVMH Are Sticking Up for China in the Piracy Fight

8 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

8 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

Executives at two of the biggest victims of counterfeiting praised Beijing’s efforts to crack down on intellectual property abuses.

News & Analysis

Nike and LVMH Are Sticking Up for China in the Piracy Fight

Executives at two of the biggest victims of counterfeiting praised Beijing’s efforts to crack down on intellectual property abuses.

Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava

22 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

22 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'

Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava

This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'

News & Analysis

Consumers Say Makeup Bought on Wish App Caused Ailments

17 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

17 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

The e-commerce app traffics in low-cost goods, but some shoppers got more than they anticipated.

News & Analysis

Consumers Say Makeup Bought on Wish App Caused Ailments

The e-commerce app traffics in low-cost goods, but some shoppers got more than they anticipated.

News & Analysis

EU in Agreement with Amazon, eBay to Tackle Dangerous Product Listings

28 June 2018 • By Reuters

28 June 2018 • By Reuters

AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France committed to the pledge as part of broader Commission efforts to tackle an array of dangerous or illegal content online.

News & Analysis

EU in Agreement with Amazon, eBay to Tackle Dangerous Product Listings

AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France committed to the pledge as part of broader Commission efforts to tackle an array of dangerous or illegal content online.

Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax

26 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

26 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.

Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax

This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.

Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'

16 May 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

16 May 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.

Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'

This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.

Why Russia Loves Counterfeit Fashion

23 February 2018 • By Christopher Morency

23 February 2018 • By Christopher Morency

In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas.

Why Russia Loves Counterfeit Fashion

In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas.

Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself

21 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

21 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.

Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself

This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.