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Old May 5th, 2009, 09:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The Foley + Corinna City tote is such a fabulous bag. With it's two-in-one, clutch-to-tote design, it's a no-brainer that this bag is such a hit.

What's sad is lately Foley + Corinna handbags, especially the City, has been replicated by many counterfeiters, and it's now common to see this bag along with other rip-off Vuittons and Prada's on Canal Street. Even Forever21 is copying the design, which is nothing new when it is a popular style. No designer is safe.

Now for the surprise.. the bag above is actually not by Foley + Corinna. It is forever21's plastic "Versatile Hobo Handbag"

< * gasps * >

It's described as a perfect sized handbag to hold all your essentials. Details include an optional shoulder strap, two exterior zippered compartments with tassel zippers, two interior zippered compartments, and antique metal hardware. Hold it by the handles for a hobo handbag look or fold it and wear it on your shoulders. Sounds pretty identical to the Foley + Corinna City, don't you agree?

The difference is not only the material (foley + corinna being made of leather while forever21 uses plastic), but the quality.

I understand the reason why someone would pick the F21 bag over the F+C, to save money right? But think of it in the long run. Do you want a bag that would last more than a season without fraying and falling apart in your hands? Or wouldn't you like to have a bag that gets attention, in a positive way? You don't want to be known as that girl that carries fakes!

Maybe these deals will set you in the right direction, and away from that fake F21:
ShopBop - 25% off everything with code "inthefamily25"
Pink Mascara - 10% of everything with code "enjoy10"

Foley + Corinna bags are also available at these locations:
Luna Boston
Stefani Bags
Revolve Clothing
Fashion Chateau
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Old May 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I my F + C City Tote!! I would really like to add another to my collection some day. I love the versatility of wearing it folded over or by the handles when you have a lot to carry.

I can totally see why they copied it!

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I can't believe forever 21 ripped off F+C!! That's awful.
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Don't forget F+C has been featured in sample sales! Sometimes you can get them for 50% or even 60% off!
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^^ Yes! I got my city clutch on Hautelook for 50% off!!
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I got my City on HL for over 50% off!! That was after I bought my City Clutch from Owl's Lab.
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Oh yeah, I know.. there are always sweet deals on SS's!
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wow, a total copy
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F21 copies about pretty much anything that sells, Lmao! I still like them though, I am not going to lie, but besides their clothing I wouldn't buy anything else in their store. I think they handbags and shoes are made of super cheap materials but their clothes are ok, the stuff I have from them have lasted me for a least a couple of years.
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very cool bag, unique and elegant
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Wow, that's horrible!
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