With the global pandemic causing the majority of the fashion industry to hit pause, it’s hard to imagine what trends will look like in the seasons to come. And for those of us with the privilege of working from home, it’s even harder to think about what we’ll want to wear after spending so many weeks in sweatpants (or no pants at all). Will we ever go back to things that pinch, to fancy dresses, to stiff fabrics? It’s all very unclear. Which, in turn, is probably why we are so drawn to the white trousers that Ozark star Julia Garner wore to the courthouse on her wedding day (which was, notably, before coronavirus hit).
Last December, actress Julia Garner and musician Mark Foster tied the knot in an intimate ceremony which took place at New York’s City Hall in lower Manhattan. “We went back and forth from having a big wedding to eloping in Vegas,” Garner told Vogue. “We ultimately decided to get married at City Hall in New York City, just like my parents did 40 years ago.” For the occasion, Garner chose two looks, both designed by CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist Danielle Frankel, whom the actress hadn’t met or spoken to until ten days before her wedding was set to take place. “When I was on a lunch break in my trailer [for Ozark], I went on Instagram, and I got a DM from Danielle Frankel asking me if I had found a dress,” she recalls. Like many impromptu conversations between powerhouse women via Instagram, though, the duo became fast friends. “It was an Instagram miracle!”
According to Vogue, Garner always wanted to wear a wedding suit if, indeed, she chose to get married in a courthouse rather than say, a Vegas chapel à la Sophie Turner. “I wanted a Carrie Bradshaw moment,” she says. The result was a two-piece textured co-ord, the top being a tunic-style turtleneck with long sleeves, and the pants, a pair of wide-leg lightweight slacks with ruffled details at the hems. Garner paired the suit with simple white retro-inspired pumps and a white faux fur coat.
After the civil ceremony, Garner and Frost enjoyed dinner at TriBeCa’s Locanda Verde, Robert De Niro’s rustic Italian bistro located in the Greenwich Hotel. From there, the couple loaded their guests into a bus en route to the Public Hotel for the reception. Once there, she swapped out her pant suit for another Frankel original: A lace dress which was ironically already named the “Julia dress.” Suffice to say, the two were a perfect match.
Julia Garner and her reception dress might have shared a name, but it’s her wedding pants that we simply cannot get out of our heads. The crinkle-cut fabric, the perfectly paired tunic top, the subtle ruffles — there’s just no way that a pair of pants could get any better. After doing a bit of research, we found out that unlike most celebrity wedding looks which are custom-made, and therefore, in no way, shape, or form attainable, Julia Garner’s entire wedding ceremony ensemble — including the aforementioned Dana pantsand the Jamie mini dress worn over top of them — are available to shop now on Moda Operandi.
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It’s safe to say that we’ve exhausted many of our work from home outfits in the first two weeks of quarantine. By now, our sweatpants, yoga pants, and matching sweat suits have been worn with just about every hoodie, old band tee, and sweater. That is, if you’re not outfit repeating which we’ve definitely done. No shame. If quarantine is going to go on for much longer – which, face it, we don’t know when this is ending – we’re going to need to mix it up a little and add something fun to our wardrobe.
When it comes to fashion trends, Crocs inspire some pretty extreme feelings, be it positive or negative, but the Madewell x Crocs collaboration might have you doing a double-take. It looks like while we aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither is this shoe style. If celebrities like Billie Eilish, BTS, and Ariana Grande can wear Crocs, why can’t we add them into our at-home outfit mix during quarantine? Well, we can. And, after seeing the new tie-dye print collab, we just might.
On Tuesday, Madewell introduced the news of their new tie-dye crocs on Instagram along with the captions, “who doesn’t want some comfort and joy right now?” The new pastel-colored shoe is available on the Madewell site in a variety of sizes that are already selling out quickly.
For big fans of Madewell’s casual, laid-back, “makes me want to get a house in Laurel Canyon” vibe, this shoe is probably a WFH dream come true. But, if tie-dye isn’t your thing, Madewell also put out some more neutral and pastel colors to pair with your quarantine outfits. They’re perfect for that new place to eat, also known as the sofa, that you’ve been meaning to try. Who knows, you could even show them off – from a safe distance, mind you – on a socially distanced walk.
If you want to snag yourself a pair, you will have to wait a little longer to get them. According to Madewell’s website, their earliest estimated ship date is April 6.
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We’re always looking for low investment ways to upgrade our home decor — but how many throw pillows and succulents can an amateur decorator possibly go through until running out of easy options? Enter, the hanging planter: a decorative pot that can be suspended from your ceiling or wall as an unexpected way to elevate everything from herbs to small flowers, plants, and even your favorite fruit.
There's an array of unique hanging planter options out there for any type of home aesthetic: minimalistic copper looks to complement more contemporary spaces or colorful glass-blown iterations for the more experimental styles. Hey, you can even DIY your own dangling plant home from an old gift basket or particularly attractive takeout container.
No worries if you're not up to the task of making one yourself, because we've put together a range of our favorite hanging planters ahead — featuring everything from macrame details to galvanized steel. Now all you need to do is simply add one to cart and get ready to pot your favorite green friend inside of it.
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Urban Outfitters Sloth Hanging Planter
One way to cheer up your WFH space? Re-pot your favorite green friend inside a happy hanging sloth planter.
Urban Outfitters Sloth 4.25" Hanging Planter, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Amazon Macrame Hanging Planter Shelf
Instead of repotting your favorite green friends, you can elevate them to new sunlight-reaching heights with this boho-chic macrame hanging shelf instead.
TIMEYARD Macrame Hanging Planter Shelf, $, available at Amazon
Etsy Ceramic Splatter Hanging Planter
The hand-painted splatter on this ceramic pot makes for a subtle yet chic decorative accent in any room.
HelloMariluStudio Hand-painted Ceramic Splatter Round Hanging Planter, $, available at Etsy
Anthropologie Hanging Clay Pots
Why settle for one planter bowl when you can have nine? Anthro's hanging-clay-pot unit is making our living-wall dreams an under $100 reality.
Anthropologie Hanging Clay Pots, Set of 9, $, available at Anthropologie
Mkono Geometric Metal Plant Hanger Set
If you’ve got a green thumb and a contemporary sense of style, this black planter duo is for you. Its modern geometric shape sets it apart from other hanging planters, while the metal material has an industrial appeal.
Mkono Geometric Metal Plant Hanger Set, $, available at Amazon
World Market Half-Circle Hanging Planter
If you want a vessel that promises to stand out, consider this sculptural, half-circle planter crafted from glazed earthenware.
Cost Plus World Market Ivory And Tan Half Circle Modern Hanging Planter, $, available at Cost Plus World Market
Mkono Ceramic Hanging Planter Trio
This sweet trio of color-popped ceramic planters hanging from simple jute ropes is ready to brighten up a kitchen to living room or bedside corner.
Mkono Ceramic Hanging Planters, 3-Pack, $, available at Amazon
Etsy Hanging Ema Planter
Showcase your greenery in the cutest way possible — aka with this playfully-shaped, speckled-stoneware planter friend. Her name is Ema.
CeramicSense Hanging Planter Ema, $, available at Etsy
Terrain Sphere Hanging Basket
This hanging plant sphere crafted from hand-forged steel will make an understated statement inside minimalist-chic or industrial-style spaces.
Terrain Sphere Hanging Basket, $, available at Terrain
Closed Mondays Hanging Planter
Crafted from cotton rope and accented with handpainted design, these coiled hanging planters will add a vibrant elevated statement inside any space.
Closed Mondays Hanging Planter, Small, Blue, $, available at West Elm
Urban Outfitters Margot Hanging Planter
Upgrade your living space with a hanging pot crafted from a mix of woven rattan materials, corded bindings, and wooden rings that will easily complement a variety of interiors.
Urban Outfitters Margot Hanging Planter, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Capra Designs Terrazzo Hanging Pot
This pretty planter is artfully crafted from a pale-pink, terrazzo-speckled resin that's suspended by a tan-leather strap.
Capra Designs Terrazzo Hanging Pot - Salt, $, available at ban.do
Timeyard Macrame Plant Hanger Set
Arrange this four-pack of intricately woven macrame hangers together or scattered apart inside your space as boho-chic resting places for your favorite green potted friends.
TIMEYARD Macrame Plant Hanger Set, $, available at Amazon
Anthropologie Bolo Hanging Planter
Let the crisp white sheen of this stoneware, cotton, and iron crafted planter instantly brighten any nook and cranny inside your space.
Anthropologie Bolo Hanging Planter, $, available at Anthropologie
Mkono Ceramic Hanging Planter
This Amazon’s choice ceramic and macrame hanger is a cute holder for everything from succulents and cacti to herbs and ferns. Plus, it’s easy to hang.
Mkono Macrame Plant Holder, $, available at Amazon
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After a two-year hiatus from the world of televised competitive fashion, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are officially back — and the stakes have never been so high. Inspired by the success of Project Runway but with a new slew of judges, a more competitive end-goal, and a much (much) bigger prize, Making The Cut — which premieres on Amazon Prime Video this Friday — tests the limits of 12 designers to see if they have what it takes to not only create beautiful clothing, but also to build a global brand. And in today’s fashion landscape, that takes more than intricate sewing skills and an eye for fabrics and colors.
As the co-hosts and co-creators, Klum and Gunn will hand-select designers from all over the world who they believe could be the next big thing. In the premiere season, prepare to see designers of all ages with all degrees of experience, some with few skills at the sewing machine but major fashion week runway shows under their belts, and others who have mastered the technical aspect but haven’t quite developed a presence in the real world. But a show like this one, where $1 million and a mentorship program with Amazon Fashion is on the line, could change the trajectory of anyone’s career — they just have to beat 11 other designers first.
By teaming up with Amazon, Making The Cut offers designers an opportunity unlike any other: the funding and reach necessary to launch a truly global brand. But first, one designer will have to impress the judges, a group of the most respected faces in fashion — including supermodel/philanthropist Naomi Campbell, designer/author/reality star Nicole Richie, CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund-winning designer Joseph Altuzarra, former Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Paris and founder of CR Fashion Book Carine Roitfeld, and Chiara Ferragni, of The Blonde Salad.
Each designer will create between one and three looks per week, one of which has to be accessible enough to be sold on Amazon to over 200 territories around the world. The winner of each week’s competition will have their accessible piece uploaded to the Making The Cut Amazon store immediately following the episode. In an effort to make the show as true to the industry possible, all 12 designers will have to collaborate with another designer, be able to delegate to seamstresses, and essentially elevator-pitch themselves to the judges with no warning, at any point in time. They also must design clothing for both men and women of all shapes and sizes.
“We wanted to find a real global brand,” Klum says. “We did not want to judge these individuals on just a case-by-case scenario. We didn't want to just be like, Okay, here's your challenge. You were the best and you were the worst one — you're out. We wanted to give them the opportunity to redeem themselves by speaking to us and explaining possibly why their design came out the way it came out.” At its core, Making The Cut is about shaping and molding a designer who can truly survive in the global fashion space. According to Gunn, Klum’s really looking for someone who can “cut through all the noise.”
And in the end, Klum — with the help of her tag team of judges — found someone who could do just that. “It was definitely hard. We were fighting until probably two in the morning. It was in no way unanimous, which is why it took a really long time,” Klum says of choosing the winner. “But the winning designer has, in our opinion, all of the necessary components to really become the next big global brand,” Gunn adds.
Klum tells us, “It was different on Project Runway, because there wasn't the same level of support, nor was there, in most cases, the same level of experience. On Making the Cut, what’s built into the whole core of the show is branding, branding, branding, and big global branding.” She continues, “That’s what makes this show infinitely more rewarding, because for any designer on the show, there is a much stronger likelihood for success.” But in an industry like fashion, no matter how much money you have or how high your skill level is, anything can happen in the blink of an eye, something that we’re seeing now more than ever as many successful brands are being forced to close up shop amidst a growing global pandemic. “The ride can be over very quickly, even if you have an amazing support team around you. These designers will have to roll up their sleeves and put in the work.”
But don’t worry, like all reality television, Making The Cut will still have its fair share of drama and chaos. Confrontations, tears, betrayals, and lots of sewing machine malfunctions — everything that kept you coming back to Project Runway season after season will assuredly make its way onto Klum and Gunn’s latest venture, except this time, it’s all happening in Paris (and in Tokyo... and in New York City). Oh, and did we mention that mixed with the intensity of the design room are platonic dates between your two favorite TV hosts? Hint: Gunn teaches Klum all about fencing and Klum describes Gunn’s hair as “graying a little bit.” According to Nicole Richie, the whole show was just like “summer camp” — except in Paris with your closest friends. “Joseph and I went to the flea market, obviously. And Naomi and I ended up at the women's soccer game not knowing that they were going to win,” she explains. In other words, it’s reality TV at its finest.
Before the first two episodes premiere on Amazon Prime this Friday, get the low-down on the long-awaited first season of Making The Cut’s line-up of designers by clicking through the slideshow ahead.
Sander Bos, 24, Hasselt, Belgium
If avant-garde designs are your bread and butter, look no further than 24-year-old Dutch designer Sander Bos. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Bos proves episode after episode that risks aren’t something to shy away from, especially when they come in the form of voluminous jumpsuits, feather micro mini dresses, and ensembles that include both twill and tulle.
Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Rinat Brodach, 35, New York City, U.S.
What’s an up-and-comer to do after dressing Billy Porter and Laverne Cox? If you’re Israeli-born designer Rinat Brodach, you join a competitive fashion show, that’s what. Her namesake line features a minimal, unisex aesthetic that mimics her own unique sense of style.
Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Ji Won Choi, 26, New York City, U.S.
Like Brodach, 26-year-old Seoul native Ji Won Choi has already seen her fair share of success in the fashion industry. In fact, the Parsons graduate had a successful collaborative collection with Adidas under her belt long before Making The Cut, the likes of which have been worn by Beyoncé and Kendall Jenner. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Jasmine Chong, 31, New York City, U.S.
For 31-year-old Malaysian designer Jasmine Chong, a career in fashion was always in the cards. Her namesake collection, which specializes in pieces for women of all body types, was inspired by her seamstress grandmother and her fashion designer mother. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Jonny Cota, 35, Los Angeles, U.S. Leather is the name of the game for L.A. native Jonny Cota, whose elevated streetwear brand Skingraft has shown five times at NYFW. Despite lacking any formal design education, Cota has managed to get his designs on the likes of Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Martha Gottwald, 28, Richmond, U.S.
For Martha Gottwald, a Louisiana native and mother of two, creating a successful fashion brand isn’t about knowing how to sew or cut. Instead, the owner of womenswear brand Neubyrne, which was featured in British Vogue and presented at NYFW, relies on her eye for color, silhouettes, and patterns to create clothing that women want to wear. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Troy Hul Arnold, 34, New York City, U.S.
As a professor at one of New York City’s most prestigious fashion design schools, Troy Hul Arnold is an expert in the technical aspects of designing a beautiful garment, proven by Sarah Jessica Parker, who chose to wear a piece from his namesake line Hul Arnold on the set of Glee in 2013.Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Joshua Hupper, 38, Shanghai, China
Hailing from a small town near Columbus, Ohio, Joshua Hupper has found unprecedented success in fashion. Trained during internships at Diane von Furstenburg and Thakoon, Hupper went on to found BABYGHOST, an e-commerce brand based in China, after moving to Shanghai. The brand has since been featured in Vogue. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Esther Perbandt, 43, Berlin, Germany
The eponymous label of this Berlin-based designer was inspired by her time spent living in Berlin, Paris, and Moscow — and is made up of only black pieces, which you should expect to see continue throughout her time on Making The Cut. Her brand is highly successful in Germany, which is how she’s maintained it for over 15 years. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Will Riddle, 31, New York City, U.S. Since leaving his life in small-town Ohio behind and moving to New York City, 31-year-old Will Riddle has built up quite the impressive resume, including stints as the Atelier Director at Oscar de la Renta and 3.1 Philip Lim. Prior to joining Making The Cut, Riddle was a men’s designer at Kith. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Sabato Russo, 64, Milan, Italy
The eldest and most experienced designer in the bunch, 64-year-old Sabato Russo has worked in fashion for over 25 years, starting with modeling before going into design. Russo is the owner of two successful Milanese brands, Sartorial Monk and Sabato Russo, both of which are all about elegance, minimalism, and luxury. Photo Courtesy of Amazon.Megan Smith, 38, Los Angeles, U.S.
Megan Smith’s line, Megan Renee, is the epitome of Los Angeles fashion: ‘70s-inspired, trend-heavy, and ultra-feminine. The Kansas City native moved to the California metropolis to first design for private labels, but after showing her first collection during spring ‘2018 Los Angeles Fashion Week, she knew she had to branch out full-time on her own.Photo Courtesy of Amazon.
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मलाइका अरोड़ा सोशली इतनी ऐक्टिव रहती हैं कि लोगों को भी उनकी तस्वीरें देखने की आदत सी हो चुकी है। लेकिन लॉकडाउन के बीच यह सिलेब्रिटी भी घर पर समय बिता रही है। हालांकि, उनके फोटोशूट से जुड़ी कुछ तस्वीरें जरूर सोशल मीडिया पर सामने आई हैं, जिनमें वह हमेशा की तरह ही कमाल लग रही हैं।
आज के दौर में अपने करियर को मुकाम देना उस नई-नवेली चिड़िया की तरह है जिसने नया-नया उड़ना सीखा है। दरअसल, आज के दौर में रोजगार का मिल पाना पहाड़ तोड़ने के बराबर हो गया है। इस दौर में सबसे बड़ी समस्या है नौकरी की। जब हम पहली बार कहीं इंटरव्यू देने जाते हैं तो हमारे जेहन में न जाने कितने तरह के सवाल आते हैं कि क्या-क्या पूछा जाएगा? नौकरी लगेगी भी या नहीं? क्या पहनें क्या नहीं? यदि इन सवालों की कश्मकश में फंसी आप भी एक हैं तो अब घबराने की जरूरत नहीं हैं। प्रोफेशनल लुक में भले ही आप थोड़ी अजीब लग सकती हैं, लेकिन आपकी पर्सनैलिटी और कॉन्फिडेंस आपको ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचा सकता है। इसलिए सबसे जरूरी है कुछ चीज़ों का ध्यान रखना, जिससे आप इंटरव्यू में ही नहीं बल्कि अपने करियर में भी सक्सेस पा सकती हैं। इंटरव्यू में जाने से पहले इन बातों कारखें खास ध्यान... * सबसे पहले अपना CV प्रभावी बनाएं * आत्मविश्वास से भरी हों * इंटरव्यू में जाने से पहले अपने भाई-बहन या दोस्त के साथ खास तैयारी करें * कपड़ों पर विशेष ध्यान हो * अपने साथ पूरे डाक्यूमेंट्स ले जाएं * अपने रिज्यूम को प्रभावी बनाएं। इसमें अपने काम की रिपोर्ट को जगह दे फालतू का कुछ भी न लिखें। पैंट और बटन डाउन शर्ट पैंट और बटन डाउन शर्ट पहनना पेशेवर दिखने का एकमात्र तरीका नहीं है। किसी भी ड्रेस को पहनने के लिए पहले आप स्वतंत्र महसूस करें। हालांकि, इंटरव्यू में स्लीवलेस से बचें; क्योंकि यह आपको थोड़ा सा कैज़ुअल लुक नहीं देता। आपके कपड़े या स्कर्ट आपके घुटने के ऊपर एक या दो इंच के होने चाहिए वरना वो सही नहीं माने जाते। आप इस बात को लेकर अनिश्चित हैं कि क्या पहनना है और क्या नहीं। तो सबसे पहले ये सुनिश्चित करें कि आप कैसे कपड़े पहनती हैं। आपकी शर्ट टक में है या नहीं, या आप भीड़ से बाहर कैसे खड़ी हैं। इन सभी बातों का भी हमें ध्यान आपको ही रखना है। गला डीप न हो अगर आप इंडियन फॉर्मल कपड़े पहन रही हैं तो ध्यान रखें की उसका गला डीप न हो। अगर वेस्टर्न फॉर्मल्स पहन रही हैं तो शर्ट के बटन्स के बीच ज्यादा गैप न हो। ये आपको भद्दा लुक देगा। जी हां, साथ ही समाने वाले पर आपका गलत इम्प्रेशन पड़ेगा। कपड़ों या एक्सेसरीज़ शाइनी मटेरियल्स न हो इस बात का सबसे पहले ध्यान रखें कि आपके कपड़े और एक्सेसरीज़ शाइनी मटेरियल्स न हो। आप किसी शादी में नहीं जा रही जो अपने लुक को इतना उभारना है। आप एक संस्थान में अपने काम को सिद्ध करने जा रही हैं। इसलिए भड़काऊ कपड़े और एक्सेसरीज़ को पहनने से बचें। चंकी जूलरी न पहनें यदि आप V शेप शर्ट या ड्रेस पहनने का मन बना रही हैं तो कोशिश करें कि इस पर भारी भरकम चंकी जूलरी न पहनें। इसके बजाय आप इन ड्रेस के साथ सिंपल पर्ल नेकलेस ट्राई करें। यह आपको एलिगेंट लुक तो देगा ही, साथ ही साथ आपको स्टाइलिश बनाने में भी कोई कमी नहीं छोड़ेगा। नेल पेंट जॉब इंटरव्यू में अपने लीडर को आपको कई तरह से विश्वास दिलाना पड़ता है जिसके लिए आपके हावभाव बेहद जरुरी होते हैं। ऐसे में सबसे ज्यादा ध्यान रखने वाली बात है कि आपके हाथ में नेल पेंट कैसा है। पुराने और चिपके हुए नेल पेंट से बदतर कुछ भी नहीं है। यह एक छोटा संकेत है जो उन्हें दिखाता है कि आपको सब कुछ नियंत्रण में रखने में परेशानी हो सकती है। इंटरव्यू के दौरान आकर्षक रंगों से बचें और नरम रंगों का चुनाव करें। हील्स आप अपने लुक को हील्स से कम्पलीट करें। हालांकि, इंटरव्यू के दौरान स्टिलेटो पहनने से बचें। उन्हें क्लबिंग के लिए छोड़ दें। सुनिश्चित करें कि आपकी एड़ी पॉलिश की गई हो। मतलब अगर आपके पैर पीछे से फटे हुए हैं तो वो आपके लुक को पूरी तरह से खराब कर देंगे। मेकअप इंटरव्यू के लिए जाते समय आप अपनी लाल लिपस्टिक या स्मोकी आंखों से बचें। इंटरव्यू के दौरान इस बात का ख्याल रखें कि मेकअप ज्यादा न हो। सिर्फ काजल, मस्कारा और लिप बाम ही ठीक रहेगा। अगर आप लिपस्टिक लगा रही हैं तो उसका कलर सॉफ्ट और सूथिंग हो। रेड और फूशिया कलर्स को पार्टी के लिए ही रखें। इंटरव्यू के दौरान ये रंग थोड़े भड़काऊ हो सकते हैं। यही नहीं अपने बालों को साफ रखें, ऐसा न हो कि आपके लुक को खराब कर दें।
फैशन के इस दौर में हम सभी का झुकाव ज्यादातर स्टाइलिश और ब्रैंडेड चीजों की तरफ होता है। लेकिन कभी-कभार उनकी आसमान छूती कीमतों की वजह से हम उन्हें खरीद नहीं पाते। लेकिन वहीं जब ये सामान ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग में आधे से कम कीमतों पर मिलता है तो हम मन ही मन में खुश होकर सोचते हैं कि थैंक गॉड हम लूटने से बच गए। लेकिन शायद ही आप जानते हों कि असल मामले में आप बड़ी कीमत चुकाकर भी नकली प्रोडक्ट्स को अपने घर ले आए। जी हां, फैशन के मार्केट में ब्रैंड के नाम पर ठगे जाने के मौके और बढ़ जाते हैं। बड़े ब्रैंड्स के नकली प्रोडक्ट्स भी मार्केट में धड़ल्ले से बिकते हैं और ये इतनी सफाई से तैयार किए जाते हैं कि असली-नकली में फर्क समझना मुश्किल है। हालांकि आप चाहें तो ब्रैंड की कुछ खूबियां जानकर आप असली-नकली में आसानी से फर्क समझ सकती हैं। सिलाई पर दें ध्यान कोई भी बड़े से बड़ा ब्रैंड अपने शिल्प कौशल के लिए जाना जाता है। आप किसी सस्ते कपड़े की सिलाई ले लें और उसी के विपरीत आप एक ब्रांड वाले कपड़े को देखें। आप दोनों में साफ तौर से अंतर देख पाएगी। किसी ब्रांडेड कपड़े की सिलाई न केवल क्लीनर दिखाई देगी, बल्कि सिलाई का हर टांका बराबर लंबाई का होता है और इसके बीच की दूरी भी बराबर होती है। वहीं, इसी वास्तविक डिजाइनर उत्पाद के नकली संस्करण की तुलना में प्रति वर्ग इंच अधिक टांके होंगे। जबकि नकली उत्पाद की सिलाई ढीली-ढाली होती है इसके टांके भी अलग-अलग साइज़ के होते हैं। ऐसे में यह बताता है कि लक्जरी वस्तुओं की कीमत क्यों अधिक है, क्योंकि वे अपने माल का उत्पादन करने के लिए अधिक सामग्री का उपयोग करते हैं। ( ये भी पढ़ें: )लोगो (Logo) नकली सामान को असली चीजों में तब्दील करने की एक पहचान लोगो भी थी, लेकिन बदलते वक़्त ने इसको भी नहीं छोड़ा। आज बाजारों में धड़ल्ले से बड़ी-बड़ी कंपनियों के लोगो आपको यू हीं मिल जाएंगे। इसकी पहचान करना थोड़ा मुश्किल है, क्योंकि लोगों को लोगो की नकल करने में बहुत मजा आता है। लेकिन आप चाहें तो एक छोटी सी तरकीब से इसका पता लगा सकती हैं। आपने शायद ही कभी गौर किया हो कि ब्रांड अपने लोगो को एक दो महीने में अपडेट करता रहता है। इसके अलावा, ब्रांडों के पास अपने उत्पादों पर धातु या चमड़े से बने अलग लोगो भी होते हैं। फैब्रिक (Fabric) इस बात को हमेशा याद रखें, अच्छे फैब्रिक के कारण है कि आपके सामानों की कीमत ज्यादा हैं। ब्रैंड जो चमड़े के उत्पाद बनाते हैं वे वास्तविक चमड़े का स्रोत होंगे और बटन और अन्य लहजे के लिए उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली धातु का उपयोग करेंगे। दूसरी ओर, एक नकली उत्पाद बनाने वाली कंपनी अशुद्ध चमड़े का उपयोग करेगा। इसके अलावा, असली चमड़े में थोड़ा असमान संरचना होगी, साथ ही साथ उसकी चमक में भी वो मजा नहीं आएगा। जितना आपको किसी बड़े शोरूम पर देखने को मिला था। इसी के विपरीत अच्छे डिज़ाइनर वाले ऑउटफिट्स की बात ही कुछ और होगी, वहीं बाजार में मौजूद उनकी सस्ती कॉपी में वो बता नहीं आती। ( ये भी पढ़ें: )स्पेलिंग्स (Spellings) अगर आप इतनी सब वजहों के बाद भी असली और नकली सामान में फर्क नहीं कर पा रही हैं तो मोहतरमा आप फेक ब्रैंड्स के लोगों के ऊपर लिखी स्पेलिंग पर ध्यान दें। जी हां, वास्तव में कानूनी दांव-पेच से बचने के लिए नकली ब्रांड्स लोगो को थोड़ा-सा बदल देते हैं। इसलिए जब आप लोगो की जांच कर रहे हों और अंदर के लेबल को पढ़ रहे हों तो उस पर लिखी कुछ चीजों को सावधानीपूर्वक पढ़ें। उदाहरण के तौर पर आप ने Adidas का कोई जूता खरीदा, तो आप इसके लोगो को देखिए असल Adidas कुछ ऐसी स्पेलिंग में होगा वहीं नकली लोगो बुना हुआ (कढ़ाई किया), प्रिंट किया या बेस पर बना हुआ दिखेगा, ये अपने लोगो का स्टिच्ड स्टिकर या इस्तेमाल करके बनाते हैं। प्राइज (Prize) अधिकांश ब्रैंड अपने उत्पादों को अपनी कीमतों के साथ ऑनलाइन सूचीबद्ध करते हैं। इसलिए जो कोई भी आपको बता रहा है कि "यह छूट पर है" उस पर विश्वास न करें। डिजाइनर ब्रैंड अपने उत्पादों पर 75 प्रतिशत की छूट कभी नहीं देंगे। बड़ी से बड़ी कंपनी अपने सामान पर हद से हद 50 % की छूट देती है। इसलिए यदि कोई आपको ऐसा कुछ बता रहा है तो सावधान रहें। इसके अलावा, यह देखने के लिए कि क्या ब्रांड का लोगो है इसी जांच के साथ मूल्य टैग पर भी पानी नजर फिरा लें। यदि नहीं, तो यह एक नकली प्रोडक्ट है।
