Legally Yours. U.S. Customs and Border Control Seize Millions in Counterfeit Luxury Goods

Reports have just surfaced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection items confiscated six shipments of what turned out to be counterfeit goods from Newark's seaport. The total value of fake goods was estimated around $10 million dollars and included items like handbags from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Fendi, and Dolce & Gabbana.The shipments also included Gucci …

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Coach Plans Bright, New Marketing Campaign for Poppy Collection

The launching of Coach's Poppy handbag, accessory, and apparel collection is about to become a springboard for the company's new, revamped marketing technique. The Poppy collection—compiled of brightly colored, printed and embellished pieces that retail from $48 to $598—marks a youthful, lighthearted aesthetic for the handbag house that the marketing campaign is planned to reflect. …

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Accessories. Eyewear Remains Bright Spot in Dark Economy

At least sunglasses hide your crying eyes! Vintage is back, especially when it comes to eyewear! According to WWD, the recent relaunch of vintage styles including Ray-Ban’s classic Wayfarer style has ignited the eyewear industry with a demographic that spans celebrities to tweens. Better yet, they are more affordable than a designer bag or shoes. …

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