Posted by Carl Alviani | 4 Jan 2009
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While we've seen our share of "Nikey" shoes and "Timexx" watches in Hong Kong, Nairobi, Canal Street, etc. these knock-offs are pretty exceptional.
From the spectacular general smartypants blog Mental Floss, a round-up of ten fake brand names that are so brazen they wrap right back around to awesome again. And if you think these four are good, just see what they did to Mont Blanc.
MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2009
PICTOPIA FESTIVAL 2009
HOME AND HOUSEWARES SHOW 2009
TRANSVERSALE 2009
NEW YORK CITY TOY FAIR 2009
IMM COLOGNE INTERNATIONAL FURNISHING SHOW
NORTH AMERICAN INT'L AUTO SHOW '09
TOKYO DESIGN WEEK 2008
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2008
NeoCon 2009
MD&M East and ATX 2009
Nidecker Snowboard Design Competition
Tools of Engagement
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My personal favorite: The Mouth Face, spotted on faux North Face gear in Singapore a few years ago.