CFDA and Ebay: You Can't Fake Fashion

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has teamed up with Ebay in a campaign against counterfeit goods, launching a collection of "You Can't Fake Fashion" handbags created by 75 designers.  The handbags will be sold online starting today.  As many of our readers may know, Ebay has been an online portal for counterfeit goods and the company has struggled to fight against it.  Their partnership with the CFDA sends a clear message that Ebay does not condone design piracy.

Counterfeit goods cost designers millions of dollars in sales and can cause serious trademark dilution. Steve Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, summed up the partnership, explaining that "the CFDA works to protect designers' intellectual property and fighting counterfeits is a critical issue to the CFDA, eBay and the fashion industry at large... we continue to collaborate with eBay on this bold campaign to educate shoppers on the dangers of counterfeits, raise awareness of our mutual dedication to the fight against fakes and emphasize the importance of original design." TFG got an up front and personal look at the one-of-a-kind handbags that were on display inside the Lincoln Center during NY fashion week in February. Check out pics of a few of our favorite designs below. To support original designs and fight against fake fashion, buy a handbag here. 

The Row

Rag and Bone

Narciso Rodriguez

Diane Von Furstenberg