It’s Not a Knockoff—It’s an Authentic Bootleg

My copy of the Gucci copy and Rosen’s Dank Totes got me thinking about how there are a few kinds of collectible fashion memorabilia. There is actual merchandise—the type somebody makes and sells until it disappears and you have to scour vintage shops or resale sites in hopes of finding it. Then there’s the bootleg: this is a direct knock-off of an item, be it a Rolex that was made in a Staten Island garage or a pair of Off-White Jordans that are especially off that are created with the sole intention of duping people into believing they’re real. Somewhere… Read Full Article