Canal Street Counterfeit Crackdown
“Today, the message we’re sending to counterfeiting operators and their landlords throughout the city is, whoever you are, wherever you are, we are going to shut you down,” Bloomberg said.3 buildings in the infamous China town district were raided by New York City police officers Tuesday morning. Which resulted in a seizure of more than $1 million in knockoff accessories and fragrances: Prada, Fendi, Coach, Rolex, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Calvin Klein and more.Read the WWD article here.
– Jennifer
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ABOUT TIME!
I think it is great that the mayor of New York is stepping up to stop the fraud, but New York is just the tip of the iceberg regarding the availability of knock off brands, especially when it comes to famous designer handbags.