counterfeit crochet

Stephanie Syjuco, artist and proprietress of the wonderful anti-factory, has been running a really interesting project asking people to crochet knockoffs of couture bags. From the project page:

For me, this project pays homage to the DIY aesthetic of those who choose to make their own goods in an era of mass consumption and mass production, as well as addresses issues of high fashion piracy and counterfeiting–a hot topic in the news media these days.

It’s generating a bunch of great counterfeits, like this belt by pinku

and this Burberry scarf

and of course bags, like this chanel number

The project is ongoing if you’ve got the urge to crochet yourself a Louis Vuitton.

It reminds me of the knitted logos at microRevolt