Great read! Worth checking out Sports Banger who have become a legit force in fashion via a lot of bootlegging (including a fantastic Nike/NHS tee) https://www.sportsbanger.com/
I'd argue that a bootlegged celine/gucci/chanel/supreme T does actually boost the cachet of the brand, because it increases the surface area of recognition.
beyond that, full dupes/"reps" fulfill a similar function of increasing a brand's surface area while minimally(?) diluting it.
(on the music tip, I remember DJ Shadow et al being really mad about bootlegs back in the day, because pirates were paying $0, but bootlegs were redirecting funds to the bootleggers. obv this has changed in the era of streaming and placed further importance on buying merch, attending shows etc)
Great read! Worth checking out Sports Banger who have become a legit force in fashion via a lot of bootlegging (including a fantastic Nike/NHS tee) https://www.sportsbanger.com/
On it. Thank you!
Wait if MJW, SV4 and Reilly have three of the Mickey Drexler caps, who have the other six? This is a club I would join.
The problem is that any owners must be vanquished to take their hat. Think Highlander, etc
ok now I really need to know who the others are so i can approach specifically.
I'd argue that a bootlegged celine/gucci/chanel/supreme T does actually boost the cachet of the brand, because it increases the surface area of recognition.
beyond that, full dupes/"reps" fulfill a similar function of increasing a brand's surface area while minimally(?) diluting it.
(on the music tip, I remember DJ Shadow et al being really mad about bootlegs back in the day, because pirates were paying $0, but bootlegs were redirecting funds to the bootleggers. obv this has changed in the era of streaming and placed further importance on buying merch, attending shows etc)
hi sam
Expert reportage from the field.
Hi Raihan