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99 Cutting-Edge Ways to Fake It

From Fake Skin Bodysuits to Funny Faux Adoptions

— May 24, 2010 — Art & Design
If you think you can smell a fraud a mile away, these cutting-edge ways to fake it will put your skills to the test. These faux, faked and fraudulent innovations are unreal.

You can buy clothing that shows fake butt cracks; for animal lovers, there are fashions with faux fur and animal skin. The funniest of these cutting-edge ways to fake it, though, has to be the t-shirt with the fake bulletproof vest on it.
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Faux Infomercials
Faux Infomercials
VSO Ireland Chooses Humor to Promote Voluntary Overseas Service
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Celebrity Faux PSAs
Celebrity Faux PSAs
Ron Howard Directs the Heidi Montag Public Service Announcement
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94
Faux Contaminated Cups
Faux Contaminated Cups
Freak Out Your Friends With Polluted Glasses
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93
Faux Croc Kicks
Faux Croc Kicks
Vans Vault SK8-HI LXs Akita Exhibit Couture Influence
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92
Electro Fake Singing
Electro Fake Singing
Rock it Up With Crystal Castles 'Crimewave'
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91
Faux Paper e-Publications
Faux Paper e-Publications
Plastic Logic e-Reader Mimics The Feel of Holding Paper
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90
Faux Apple Leaks
Faux Apple Leaks
Apple Tablet Videos Keep Tech Lovers Guessing
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89
Faux Giantography
Faux Giantography
David DiMichele Creates Fake Larger-Than-Life Installations
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88
Faux Reality Show
Faux Reality Show
Roommates on MySpace
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87
Faux Fur Actually Real Dog Hair
Faux Fur Actually Real Dog Hair
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86
Blow-Up Necklaces
Blow-Up Necklaces
The Regina di Cuori Line is Fashionable Inflatable Accessories
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85
Faux Ruby Earbuds
Faux Ruby Earbuds
The Custom Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Boasts Amazing Audio
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84
Faux Ink Dispensers
Faux Ink Dispensers
Tattoo Tape Lets You Easily Apply Lame Looking Fake Tattoos
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83
Fake Animal Scarves
Fake Animal Scarves
Faux Foxy T-Shirt Adds Style Without Killing Critters
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82
Faux Celebrity Accessories
Faux Celebrity Accessories
The Kim Kardashian for Bebe Costume Jewelry Line
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81
Foxy Faux Winter Wear
Foxy Faux Winter Wear
Celapiu Handcrafts the Warm and Fuzzy Foks Scarf
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80
Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Window Dancers to Sell LA Apartments
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79
Faux Security Camera Lamps
Faux Security Camera Lamps
Spoticam Watches You While You Work
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78
Faux Avatar Flora
Faux Avatar Flora
The London Tree of Souls is One of the Nerdiest Avatar Creations Yet
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77
Faux Rustic Rugs
Faux Rustic Rugs
The Felted Stone Mat is Softer than It Looks
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76
Faux Photographic Proof
Faux Photographic Proof
Capture the Magic Perpetuates Santa Claus & Easter Bunny
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75
Faux Police Cruisers
Faux Police Cruisers
Real Transformer Mustang In Vegas
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74
Faux Frozen Photography
Faux Frozen Photography
'Frozen' by Marcin Cecko Will Have You Wishing for Spring
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73
Faux Quilted Cameras
Faux Quilted Cameras
The GAUDI GHV-DV30HDLX Digital Video Camera is Really Girly
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72
Faux Kitchen Insects
Faux Kitchen Insects
Creepy Utensils With Legs and Feelers Spoil Appetites
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71
Faux Body Fluid Candy
Faux Body Fluid Candy
Medical Vials Filled With Flavored 'Blood' and 'Urine'
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70
Faux Vintage Jewelry
Faux Vintage Jewelry
Lulu Frost Teams with LOFT for Wallet-Friendly Line
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69
Fashion Faux Pas Timelines
Fashion Faux Pas Timelines
Surprisingly, Do's and Don'ts Haven't Changed Much Over Time
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68
Faux Fox Fashion
Faux Fox Fashion
'Fake Won't Kill' T-Shirts are like Peta-Friendly Shoulder Pets
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67
Fierce Faux Hawks
Fierce Faux Hawks
The Sizzling W Magazine June 2010 Cate Blanchett Spread
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66
Faux Mannequin Photography
Faux Mannequin Photography
Tim Engle's Strange ‘Models From Mars' Series
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65
Faux Movie Posters to Announce Babies
Faux Movie Posters to Announce Babies
5starbaby.com
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64
Celebrity Faux-Pas Paintings
Celebrity Faux-Pas Paintings
Peter Howsen's Madonna Portrait Isn't Too Appealing
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63
Faux Skin Sinks
Faux Skin Sinks
'Ethnic' Bath Vessels
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62
Faux Critter Wall Mounts
Faux Critter Wall Mounts
Jessica Tamson is Imaginary Creature Taxidermist
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61
Fake Accidents
Fake Accidents
Discovery Channel Deadliest Catch: Accident or Not?
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60
Faux Neckwear
Faux Neckwear
Comme Des Garcons Spring 2010 Line Affixes Ties to Shirts
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59
Faux Vintage USBs
Faux Vintage USBs
Ornate Memory Sticks Mimic Victorian Era Keys
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58
Faux Fur for Kids
Faux Fur for Kids
Gund Animal Scarves are Cute Comfort Wraps for Young Divas
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57
Faux Cityscapes
Faux Cityscapes
Fabric Window Blinds Feature Abstract City Views
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56
Faux Watch Rings
Faux Watch Rings
Timepiece Look-a-Like Jewelry By Denise Julia Reytan
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55
Faux Wood Housewares
Faux Wood Housewares
Everything from Dishes to Bedding Inspired by Trees
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54
Faux Sofas
Faux Sofas
Maezm Creates a ‘Sofa-Dress' to Convert Any Chair
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53
Funny Faux Adoptions
Funny Faux Adoptions
Bruno Adopts African Child to Emulate Madonna
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Coloured Faux Fur
Coloured Faux Fur
Micro Mini Fur Skirts
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51
Faux Food Fashion
Faux Food Fashion
Adorn Yourself With Adorable Culinary Accessories
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50
Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Balenciaga 2009 Pre-Fall Collection Focuses on Gloves to Keep Hands Hot
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49
Faux Woodstock Fashiontography
Faux Woodstock Fashiontography
Juergen Teller Goes Old School for W Magazine
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48
Faux Stationery Fashion
Faux Stationery Fashion
The Canary Yellow Fake Post-It Note Dress by Holly Stalder
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47
Faux Taxidermy Headwear
Faux Taxidermy Headwear
Shinji Konishi's Animal Hair Hats Are Frightening But Fierce
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Faux Brick Chairs
Faux Brick Chairs
Established & Sons Indoor Furniture Looks Like it Belongs Outdoors
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Fake Speed Bumps
Fake Speed Bumps
Philadelphia Using Psychedelic 3-D Tricks to Slow You Down
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44
Faux Child Billboards
Faux Child Billboards
Australian ‘Stop Child Abuse Now' Campaign From JWT
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Modernist Faux Victorian Architecture
Modernist Faux Victorian Architecture
The Perforated House by Kavellaris Urban Design
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Faux Galaxy Ceilings
Faux Galaxy Ceilings
Tokyo Tower Main Observatory Gets 10,000 ‘Star' Milky Way Illumin
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Faux-Surfer Tatoography
Faux-Surfer Tatoography
The Kelly Slater Photoshoot Makes Some Serious Waves
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40
Feminine Faux-Hawks
Feminine Faux-Hawks
Vogue Beauty Nippon 2010 Explores Hair-Raising Trends
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39
Faux Hardcore T-Shirts
Faux Hardcore T-Shirts
The Bulletproof Vest Tee Looks Tough But Won't Protect From a Gun
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Faux Wood Sinks
Faux Wood Sinks
Bandini's Ebano Collection
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Faux Orgami Fashion
Faux Orgami Fashion
Deepa Panchamia Creates Intricate Folded Fabrics
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Fauxtographic Neoprene
Fauxtographic Neoprene
Rusty Iron and Faux Shark Attack Wetsuits by Diddo
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Faux Blood-Splattered China
Faux Blood-Splattered China
Macabre Coffee With The Antonio Murado Salome Set
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Faux Painting Photography
Faux Painting Photography
Beautiful Snow Landscape Photos Look Like Oil Paintings
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Faux Facial Hair Fashion
Faux Facial Hair Fashion
Mustache Balaclavas Give American Apparel A Hairy Twist
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Fringes, Feathers, Faux Fur and Folksy
Fringes, Feathers, Faux Fur and Folksy
Hot Fall ‘08 Fashions
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Faux Naughty Sportswear
Faux Naughty Sportswear
Venus Williams and Her Flesh-Colored Undies Rock The Australian Open
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Fake Hair Clothing
Fake Hair Clothing
The Inside-Out Suit, With Faux Pubes, is Unwearable
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Faux Vintage Totes
Faux Vintage Totes
Paul Smith Laptop Case Features Antique Letter Board Print
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Vibrant Faux Leather Furniture
Vibrant Faux Leather Furniture
Classic Seating in Wild Colors
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Faux Pixelated Architecture
Faux Pixelated Architecture
The Bodegas Ysios Winery Has a Mario Land-Like Roof
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Faux Fur Fashion Lines
Faux Fur Fashion Lines
Rachel Zoe's QVC Line Won't Make PETA Mad
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Faux Denim Leggings
Faux Denim Leggings
Rock & Republic's Shockingly Realistic Fake Jeans For Summer 2009
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Faux Probationary Shoes
Faux Probationary Shoes
Rodarte Pumps, Ankle Bracelets Not Issued by LAPD
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Faux Paper Fashion
Faux Paper Fashion
The Tour De Force S/S 2010 Collection Cuts Into Origami Styles
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Faux Celebrity Mohawks
Faux Celebrity Mohawks
Demi Moore Gets ‘Punked' by Husband Ashton Kutcher
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Faux Armor Masks
Faux Armor Masks
Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Menswear is McCrazy
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Hilarious Faux Charities
Hilarious Faux Charities
Care4Less Lets You Say You Donated (When You Didn't)
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Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Starbucks 15th Avenue E Coffee and Tea Shops May Even Serve Wine
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Faux Stone Floors
Faux Stone Floors
2 Form Design Pebble Rugs Are Made of Felted Balls of Wool
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Faux Military Menswear
Faux Military Menswear
The Burberry Prorsum AW 2010 Line is Sleek and Chic
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Fake Intimacy (Part IV)
Fake Intimacy (Part IV)
iDollators
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Faux Antique Celebs
Faux Antique Celebs
Photoshopping French Classic Paintings Into Modern Celebrity Shots
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Faux Brick Phones
Faux Brick Phones
Carry Your New Mobile Like Your Old School Cell Phone
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Faux Paparazzi Ads
Faux Paparazzi Ads
Celebrity Underwear Shots Mocked to Sell Wax Jobs
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Faux Skinless Faces
Faux Skinless Faces
Photo Manipulations by Alberto Seveso Show Tattoo Fakery
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Fake Sexy
Fake Sexy
The Axe Towel
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Faux Pebble Floors
Faux Pebble Floors
Pachamama ‘Eclipse' Leather Rugs Look Like River Rocks
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Faux Vintage Celebrity
Faux Vintage Celebrity
Old Fashioned Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Brangelina & Others
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Sculptural Faux Pas
Sculptural Faux Pas
10 Unintentionally Inappropriate Statues
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Faux Celebrity Mugshots
Faux Celebrity Mugshots
Imagining Stars from Emma Watson to Steve Carell Behind Bars
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Fake Underwear Skirt
Fake Underwear Skirt
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Faux Fur Sofas
Faux Fur Sofas
Fluffy Multi-Pillowed Cloud Couches by Campana for Edra
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Faux Boat Concept Cars
Faux Boat Concept Cars
The Hovering Honda Fuzo Goes 350 mph Above Ground
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Faux Icon Inktography
Faux Icon Inktography
Jean Luc Moerman Tattoos The World's Biggest Stars
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Faux Butt Cracks
Faux Butt Cracks
Hussein Chalayan Creates a Plunging Dress for Fall 2009
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Faux Retro Hipster
Faux Retro Hipster
The American Apparel Spring 2010 Look Book Goes Back in Time
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