Hong Kong – a paradise for fans of replicas
In this city the shops are looking for customers, not the other way round. The number of shops in Hong Kong is breathtaking. A customer, whether a native or a foreigner, is bombard with offers form all directions. If we want to buy Louis Vuitton or Chloe replica handbag, or a replica of Rolex watch, we should definitely visit this city. It is good, at least once in our lifetime, to go on a shopping spree in such a place, particularly is we like fashionable handbags or watches but not necessarily want to spend a fortune on the original ones.
What is a shopping craze in an Asian country? We will surely find out if we decide to go to Hong Kong. Its two most popular shopping parts are Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. The most popular word on the well-known Nathan Road is ‘Rolex’. It just shows how many sellers are offering copies, replicas, fakes (whatever you call it) of world-famous brands of watch. They praise their products as being unique and brilliant replicas of the original. As regards Rolex itself, it is the leading brand of luxury watches. It has been a prestige symbol for more than fifty years now. A beautiful Rolex watch worn on the wrist adds prestige and is a status symbol. A lot of people claim it’s much more than just a watch. In order to be able to afford a Rolex, one needs to be very rich. All this has made Rolex watch one of the most frequently copied in the world. Most people cannot afford the original and opt for a good replica instead.
As regards replicas, there are also copies of other famous designer watches such as Omega, Breitling, Patek Philippe, Gucci. The majority of manufacturers producing replicas are the inhabitants of Hong Kong and other Asian cities. Apart from replica watches we can also buy here replica handbags of companies like Chanel, LV or Gucci. Besides, we can also buy copies of designer clothes such as Zara, manufactured in Chinese factories outside the usual working hours (within working hours the originals are produced). Being in Hong Kong, we simply must buy a replica of Louis Vuitton handbag.
Some people claim that the prices of replicas of luxury watches or handbags, although still quite high, are nothing compared to the prices of the original. Those who have some more knowledge and experience in the filed know exactly whether a given product is the original one or just a copy. Replicas, although frequently very well-designed, resemble their prototypes only to some extent. As regards watches, an increasing number of people are colleting them. They frequently buy replicas and add them to their ever-expanding collections. Is it a sign of their vanity or just another innocuous hobby? It’s hard to say but the fact is that the presence and sale of replicas on the market is a controversial issue and has both its supporters and opponents. If someone allows them to be produced and sold, there must be a high demand for them.
Buying replicas while visiting China or Hong Kong, or searching for replica watches or handbags over the Internet are just signs of our times. The question whether it’s something good or bad should be left to each individual. After all, no one forces us to buy these products. If we love having and wearing such gadgets, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t buy them. There are also legal issues involved, but this is a totally different matter.