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Vietnam launches crackdown on counterfeits amid US pressure

Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci… Tran Le Chi loved fashion, but the US customs crackdown wreaked havoc on her wardrobe of counterfeits ‘made in Vietnam,’ caught in Washington’s crosshairs. “Clothes help me look trendy,” explained the 53-year-old woman, who sells illegal lottery tickets in Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital. “What does it matter to me...

Fashion

eBay hosts authentication events for luxury items

Online marketplace eBay has seen a surge in popularity of collectible goods, such as sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards. To combat fraud and counterfeit items in the luxury category, eBay announced it would host a series of events to authenticate items for customers. Mirroring its Authenticity Guarantee Service for sneaker sales on the...

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Amazon sues influencers for selling fake luxury fashion

Amazon is suing two influencers who allegedly sold counterfeit luxury fashion on the behemoth’s platform. In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. district court in Washington Kelly Fitzpatrick and Sabrina Kelly-Krejci are accused of linking up with a number of third-party sellers to advertise, promote, and facilitate the sale of fake goods of brands...

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eBay expands luxury authentication program to watches

eBay is taking one more step to combat the sale of fake luxury goods on its platform. The marketplace has announced the expansion of its luxury authentication program to include the watch category. Launched last year, the program already encompasses designer handbags, footwear and apparel. A team of professional authenticators will evaluate the...