Why strive to get the real thing when the fake alternative is so much more accessible?
That seems the be the growing mentality people share today, as seen by this wide range of faux innovations clustered below.
The following examples demonstrate that there is a major market for things that simulate the real thing, be it inedible food, faux walkmen to hide iPods, counterfeit supercars or even fake human skin.
The new mentality is, “Why be happy flaunting what you have when you can fake having something people will envy you for?â€
Check out some of the craziest phony, fake and knock-off innovations featured on Trend Hunter below.
34 Knock-Off Innovations to Fake You Out
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Faking Stupid
Paris Hilton for President + 10 Reasons She's Smarter Than You
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Fake Flesh Body Suits
Nicole Tran Ba Vang
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Faking Naughty
5 Ads That Made You Look Twice
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Reborn Babies
Freakishly Real Fake Babies
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Faking Lesbianism?
Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' is Billboard's 1000th #1
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Fake Human Skin as Fashion
The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet
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Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
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Faking Naughty II
5 More Ads That Made You Look Twice
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Fake Speed Bumps
Philadelphia Using Psychedelic 3-D Tricks to Slow You Down
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Faking Olympic Fireworks
Beijing Olympic Footprints were CG Fakes
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Fake Food Wallets
Toast and Bacon Wallets
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Faking Status With Counterfeit Cars
Knock Off Ferraris
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Fake Sunroof
Sticker Adds Status, But Not Breeze
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Fake Scratches and Rust
Deter Would-be Thieves
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Fake Gun Crafts
MP Industries Felt Armory
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Fake Food Flash Drives
USB Sticks To Sink Your Teeth Into
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Faux Police Cruisers
Real Transformer Mustang In Vegas
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Fake Bodies as Street Art
Mark Jenkins Embed Series
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Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Window Dancers to Sell LA Apartments
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Faking Street Cred
Hero Tattoos
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Fake Electronics Made of Felt
Plush Portables
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Fake Candy Soap
Mini Gummi Bear Bars
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Animal Poo Coffee Knock-Offs (FOLLOW-UP)
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Faux Wood Sinks
Bandini's Ebano Collection
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iDisguise
Disguise Your Ipod Nano as a Candy
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Stun Gun Disguised As Phone
The Immobilizer
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Fake Passengers
NZ Drivers Using Blow-Up Dolls to Beat Traffic Rules
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Fake Engine Noise
Making Electric Cars Safer
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Fake Currency As Protest
The Zero Dollar Bill
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Functional Fake Desserts
Cake Towels
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Fake Melted Wax
Candle Drips Made of China
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Fake Screen Shots
GoingLikeSixty Makes Top of Yahoo Buzz
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90% Are Eco-Liars
Faking Green To Boost Your Popularity
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Fake Chewed Gum
Stuck Up Magnets
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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Deconstructed High-Top Skate Sneakers
Vans Presents its new SK8-HI RECONSTRUCT Series of Shoes
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
AI-Confusing Fashion Collections
The Capable 'Manifesto' Collection Hides Wearers From Cameras
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
Barrier-Breaking Sneaker Drops
From The Collection: Joy Claire Provides Access to Exclusive Styles
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
Puffy Marshmallow-Inspired Shoes
Jet-Puffed's S’mores Shoes are Reminscent of the Sugary Treat
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans
Sam Keller Glamorizes Food Products and Packaging
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Futuristic Urban Sneakers
The Vans Sim-Plis-Tech are for the Everyday Urban Environment
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Oat Milk Fountains
Oatly's Milan Design Week Pop-Up Was "Designed for Humans"
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Japanese Culture-Inspired Homeware
Nigo‘s HUMAN MADE is Launching a Range of Home Hoods
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry
TheTouch Locket Lets a Person Share Their Heartbeat with a Loved One
Logo-Shaped French Fries
The French Fry Shaped like the Nike Swoosh is Shoppable on eBay
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Comedic Limited-Time Burgers
Burger King Japan is Offering the 'Fake Burger' for April Fool's Day
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
NFT-Associated Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils Two RTFKT x Air Force 1s with Takashi Murakami
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs
New Balance and Nissan Join Forces on the Special 327 Edition
Luxe Frog-Inspired Clogs
JW Anderson Shares a Pair of Frog Clogs Ahead of Milan Fashion Week
Cozy Cushion-Resembling Luxe Clutches
JW Anderson Presents the Cushion Clutch Bags for FW23
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Stone-Like Meteorite Luxe Bags
Coperni Introduces a Look at the Stealthy Swipe Bag
Jackfruit-Inspired Sneakers
Kamthala is a Sneaker Designed in Bangladesh and Made in Europe
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Old-School Lifestyle Collections
HODINKEE Debuts Its First Branded Collection of Daily Necessities
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Donut-Themed Fashion Collections
HUMAN MADE and Krispy Kreme Launch a Foodie-Themed Capsule
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
AI Voice Replication Protections
'AntiFake' Uses AI to Prevent AI from Duplicating your Voice
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Plant-Based Cheese Campaigns
The Daiya Fromage Forgery Campaign is Dupe Culture-Inspired
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins
Razer Skins Customize Tech Products in a Noninvasive Way
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Frozen Coated Chicken Lines
Moy Park Launches the New Fakeaway Meal Collection at Asda
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Phishing Website Detectors
Akamai Unveils a Tool for Detecting Fradulent Brand Impersonations