How many times I have I rolled my eyes and ranted on this site about fake bags. Especially fake Louis. I won’t bore you with a repeat-rant . . . however I will say every time I see someone carrying a fake I want to tell them nicely, “We all know its a fake. We’re not impressed.” I’m not suggesting you should have a closet full of the real thing (I actually don’t think I own any Louis, now that I think about it), I’m just saying, buy what you can afford, rock your own style, and for heaven’s sake try to work a bit of originally into your wardrobe.

Need some help? Look no further than Poketo! for some of the coolest creative art around. “Poketo is a producer of limited edition artist-designed lifestyle goods, and an ever-expanding network of international artists. Founded by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo, promotes the work of emerging and established artists through beautiful, accessible art objects: wallets, apparel, stationery, housewares, design objects, prints, and more. Through functional, design-driven wares, Poketo takes art off of gallery walls and makes them part of your everyday life. Poketo products are available internationally in fine boutiques, museums, and Poketo.com. Poketo.com houses the entire collection and artist roster, and is also a place for people to connect with the artist community. The Poketo blog and photo Flickr chronicles art events, as well as Ted and Angies travels, karaoke sessions, and latest food finds.”

Obviously I love the FAKE BAG which visualizes and satirize the current era by combining the Louis Vuitton brand and graphic with the image FAKE. Through this project, artist Zinoo Park critiques idolization of brand names and prevalence of knock-offs. Featured at the London’s 100% Design. Only 100 made for an art exhibit in Seoul called “Wake Up Andy Warhol”. (Poketo! recently convinced them to make a few more so grab them while they’re in stock!)
Also check out:

Clips from the New Yorker Conference 2008- featuring “The Tanning of America” and personal favorite Malcolm Gladwell

The Uptown Emerging Designer’s Market- by way of I like her style, this awesome new site is Harlem’s newest fashion retail destination featuring a variety of cutting-edge designers of apparel and accessories!

One Pulse and Nadia Plesner question LV’s ethics (’bout time someone did!)