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Article: KNOCKOFFS' SUBURBAN SPRAWL WORRIES VENDORS.(luxury brand counterfeiting)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- December 5, 2005
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Byline: Liza Casabona
NEW YORK -- Counterfeiting is more rampant than ever, especially when it comes to accessories.
Of the infringing goods seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 14 percent fell into the handbag/wallet/backpack category as of midyear 2005, up from 11 percent for the same time period the prior year. It was third on the list of top products seized. The domestic value of handbags seized was $6.3 million, according to agency figures. Another 6 percent of goods seized were footwear and 2 percent were watches. Apparel, the top product seized, accounted for 18 percent of border seizures at the midyear mark.
The counterfeit ...