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    ArtfulSlinger: Yeah Canal Street is much different than how they sell them on 5th Avenue, with the bags all laid out on a blanket and them hollering at you. Canal S... more »
    angelmusic11: This is definitely fake. I was approached by MTV when I was walking through Union Square and they asked me if they could film me walking down the stre... more »
    JinxyMcDeath: I was just down on Canal Street with some out-of-town friends and we were practically assaulted by random people hawking their fake wares. "Come here... more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: Many moons again in DC, I did buy a fake Kate Spade right in the middle of Eastern Market. However, that was before I knew that counterfeit bags fund ... more »
    dialing_footnoterphone: My only experience with knock-offs was in Florence. Near the old bridge. With a guy from the Sudan (I believe) and a pair of "Versace" glasses. I don'... more »
    dumblonde: My mom had another shady knock-off buying experience in Canal St. She asked for a very specific purse from the guy in the store, the guy proceded to r... more »
    dj_chick: I confess, I came home from my NYC vacation with not one, but two knock off purses. They were both acquired in the back of a van on Canal Street. I ... more »
    joannabobanna: WTF? So, I've only ever gotten a knockoff in Venice (before I did research into how awful the trade is), and we did do the transaction in the middle o... more »
    yvanehtnioj: My experience is always the furtively whispered, "Gucci? Prada? Louis Vuitton?" and if you show any interest being led for like 14 blocks into an unde... more »
    bananaballs: Nuh uh. I SWEAR I saw that guy last week. Singing the song and everything. more »
    EkaterinaBallerina: Wow, that sounds a lot more intense than the few times I bought fakes from Canal St. I just remember walking into stores and negotiating prices. Of ... more »
    Zombie Ms. Skittles: Damn it, Tracie, I now have an overwhelming desire to go buy some fake Coach shit. more »
    Mary McCarthyite: Another indicator of intense fakery is her exiting the SUBWAY at the beginning. Girlfriend probably takes taxis everywhere. more »
    Lymed: At least professional wrestling is real more »
    Bgirl_Hamster: Dear Lord, it sounds easier to get heroin than a fake Prada bag. more »
    LaMorena: I'm strangely taken with Olivia Palermo's silver shoes. They're the type of thing I would HAVE to have in the store, and then would spend 2 years try... more »
    Sputnik_Sweetheart: Informal poll: How much do you think those ripped jeans cost? I'm going to guess $200. In related news, I am now a little depressed. more »
    stacyinbean: Somebody might want to tell Erin Lucas that there's a mollusk attempting to eat her necklace. more »
    NewsBunny: I hope you are NOT disrespecting my Mr. Crackberry. more »
    Aesop's Foibles. YES.: Oh, I'd go if I wasn't already doing something. Because 1) Open top-shelf bar 2) Opportunity to dress up 3) opportunity to make fun of others' version... more »
  • #theshitty

    The City: Designer Knockoff Shopping Scene Is A Fake

    On last night's episode, Elle sent Olivia Palermo to purchase items for a piece on why designer knockoffs are bad. Much like a fake Louis, Olivia's Canal Street experience wasn't at all authentic. More »
  • #goodbadugly

    Big Stars Inexplicably Celebrate BlackBerries

    See, if I were a celeb, and I got an invite to the "U.S. launch party for the BlackBerry Tour Smartphone from Sprint" at NYC's Thompson Hotel LES, I'd probably toss it. Which is why I'm not a celeb. More »
  • #thegoodthebadtheugly

    Spring Forward: Stars Dress Stylishly (For The Children)

    The 6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance at New York's Mandarin Oriental had the theme 'New Year's in April: A Fool's Fete' which apparently meant some awesomely odd clothing! More »
  • #dirtbag

    Chris Brown Has New Girlfriend; Angelina To Adopt Again?

    • Chris Brown has reportedly moved on. His new ladyfriend is actually an ex. She attends University of Mary Washington and they met in Virginia, which is where he's from. His reps deny everything. [Gatecrasher]
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  • #ragtrade

    Michelle At Fashion Week; More Katie For Miu Miu

    • There's the usual gloom, sex, scandal and, ahem, 50 Cent's makeup line - today, but first, brace yourselves: Michelle Obama has not RSVP'd to Fashion Week. This woman's priorities are way out of whack! [WWD]
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  • #ragtrade

    New Beckham/Armani Briefs Advertisement Debuts

    • Before we tackle today's inevitable layoffs, liquidations and bankruptcies, look at David Beckham. Look at semi-naked David Beckham. In his very important new Emporio Armani ad. Why, good morning to you, Dave. [People]
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  • #thecity

    How An Unemployed Socialite Became Whitney Port's "Work" Friend

    On last night's premiere of The City, America was introduced to former-Socialite Rank punching bag Olivia Palermo. Whitney's mentor Kelly Cutrone was shocked that she even has a fake job.
  • #ellendegeneres

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