# Crocheted Imposter Purses (UPDATE) Counterfeit Crochet Project Features Hand-Made Couture Clutches By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/counterfeit-crochet-project References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/social-fabric-cafam.php) & [counterfeitcrochet.org](http://www.counterfeitcrochet.org) Created as a social commentary regarding the illegal counterfeit market, the Counterfeit Crochet Project has participants creating [crocheted versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection) of their [favorite purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii). The Project is compiled of participants from around the world from Asia to North America and has become something of a cultural phenomenon with women spoofing overpriced [designer goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-collective). Regarding the designer garments market as a whole, it is true that a large majority of the merchandise is grossly overpriced and that quality is consistently varied with certain high-fashion houses. The Counterfeit Crochet Project stands as a combination of social critiques, a nifty pastime and a way for ladies to get their hands on an otherwise unattainable item. An on-going project, the Counterfeit Crochet Project is being showcased at the 'Social Fabric' exhibit in Los Angeles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crocheted Imposter Purses:** Creating crocheted versions of designer purses as a social commentary on the illegal counterfeit market presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Overpriced Designer Goods:** Highlighting the grossly overpriced nature of designer garments opens up the potential for disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion market. - **Spoofing High-fashion Houses:** Women spoofing high-fashion houses with crocheted imposter purses taps into the demand for unique and affordable fashion, offering a disruptive opportunity in the accessories industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The Counterfeit Crochet Project's commentary on the counterfeit market presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to address pricing and accessibility issues. - **Luxury Fashion Market:** The exposure of overpriced designer goods through the Counterfeit Crochet Project opens up a disruptive opportunity for innovation in the luxury fashion market to redefine value and pricing models. - **Accessories Industry:** The trend of spoofing high-fashion houses with crocheted imposter purses creates a disruptive opportunity in the accessories industry to provide unique and affordable alternatives to designer bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Luxury Handbag Dupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirkin.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-1.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md)