Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Jennifer · May 5th, 2009, 09:32 PM

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

Zombiegirl · May 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM

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!

vuittongirlxoxo · May 6th, 2009, 07:09 AM

I can't believe forever 21 ripped off F+C!! That's awful.

boysRsmelly · May 6th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Don't forget F+C has been featured in sample sales! Sometimes you can get them for 50% or even 60% off!

vuittongirlxoxo · May 6th, 2009, 07:22 AM

^^ Yes! I got my city clutch on Hautelook for 50% off!!

Zombiegirl · May 6th, 2009, 07:29 AM

I got my City on HL for over 50% off!!

That was after I bought my City Clutch from Owl's Lab.

Jennifer · May 6th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Oh yeah, I know.. there are always sweet deals on SS's!

angelthelson · May 15th, 2009, 04:18 AM

wow, a total copy

Maria · May 16th, 2009, 07:40 PM

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.

vvt103 · November 6th, 2009, 03:56 PM

very cool bag, unique and elegant

VivaLaJuicy · Yesterday, 12:00 AM

Wow, that's horrible!

May 5th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim 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 __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

May 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zombiegirl Mod Squad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halloween♥town! Posts: 13,636	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim 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! Last edited by Zombiegirl; November 6th, 2009 at 06:31 PM..

May 6th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
vuittongirlxoxo ♥ Cassandra ♥ Moderator ♥ Join Date: May 2008 Location: PUMPKiN-LAND Posts: 6,983	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim I can't believe forever 21 ripped off F+C!! That's awful. __________________ ♥some girls are just born with glitter in their veins♥ wishlist ♥sophia coppola monogram bag and clutch♥eclipse speedy 28♥balenciaga giant city in stardust♥thomas wylde day of the dead clutch♥

May 6th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,738	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim Don't forget F+C has been featured in sample sales! Sometimes you can get them for 50% or even 60% off! __________________ My Blog Posts

May 6th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
vuittongirlxoxo ♥ Cassandra ♥ Moderator ♥ Join Date: May 2008 Location: PUMPKiN-LAND Posts: 6,983	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim ^^ Yes! I got my city clutch on Hautelook for 50% off!! __________________ ♥some girls are just born with glitter in their veins♥ wishlist ♥sophia coppola monogram bag and clutch♥eclipse speedy 28♥balenciaga giant city in stardust♥thomas wylde day of the dead clutch♥

May 6th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zombiegirl Mod Squad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halloween♥town! Posts: 13,636	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim I got my City on HL for over 50% off!! That was after I bought my City Clutch from Owl's Lab.

May 6th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim Oh yeah, I know.. there are always sweet deals on SS's! __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

May 15th, 2009, 04:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
angelthelson i love myself Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: land of milk and honey Posts: 579	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim wow, a total copy __________________

May 16th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maria I give up ^_^ Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,270	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim 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. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
vvt103 Bag Fan Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim very cool bag, unique and elegant

Yesterday, 12:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
VivaLaJuicy Moderator/Blogger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,243	Re: Foley + Corinna City Tote, a victim Wow, that's horrible! __________________ *WISHLIST: Balenciaga GGH Day My Bag Collection**

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