Counterfeit fashion is a big business these days, with reason. As more and more women flaunt designer wear there is a burgeoning demand for high quality replicas that look almost indistinguishable from the original. When people cannot afford the exorbitant prices quoted by pricey designers, they have no option but to turn to quality replicas. According to industry insiders, some of the fake goods are of such fine quality that only manufacturers and designers can make out the difference.

One of the most universally loved fashion accessories in the market today is the purse or the ubiquitous handbag. A chic teenager had this to say on her prom night, "I cannot afford an $800 Louis Vuitton handbag, but the price factor cannot stop me from looking fashionable. My fake handbag costs as little as $100 and it can give the real thing a run for its money."

Women love fake handbags because of the status attached to it. Carrying a Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada or Chanel handbag gets you instant recognition. It escalates you to the highest echelons of fashion. So long as no one can make out that you are not carrying the real thing, one of these fake handbags can actually turn you into royalty.

Another reason to buy fake handbags is peace of mind. You will need to think twice, maybe thrice, before you step out with an original Gucci. One small rip and $500 has gone down the drain. Not an easy thing for people who cannot afford to spend too much. Carrying fake handbags is one way to enjoy the same pleasure minus all the worry and hassle that comes from carrying the real thing. With a fake, you need not think again before you step out to the pub or go for a date. You do not have to worry about spilling something on it or damaging it in any way.

Of course, the amazing popularity of fake handbags comes from the very fact that most of these fake bags are quite convincing. Manufacturers take extra care to ensure that the products they make are made of high quality material and carry the same polished and refined looks as the original. Much care is taken even with the smallest of details, whether it is the style of the lock, the logo or the serial number. The idea is to make a replica that looks as near the original as a twin.