People all over the world are wanting to get their hands on Ed Hardy clothing at a reasonable price. However, if you go directly to the Ed Hardy clothing website, you will look at paying in the hundreds. It is common for people to look elsewhere but when you do find something that is at a much lower price, you should ensure that you are not buying a knock off piece of clothing.
You should always check that the Ed Hardy clothing is real before you commit to buying it. Most of the knock off websites will not allow you to return the clothing for a full refund. You will need to swap it for something else on the website. This can put you at a severe disadvantage if you know that something is already fake.
The first place to check the authenticity of the clothing is to look at the labels. You should be able to see these on the photos of the product online. If you cannot, ask the seller for clear photos. If the item is genuine then the seller should not have a problem providing these. The tags should be stuck to or sewn to the Ed Hardy clothing and should not be hanging off at all. You will also notice that the tags are the same color as the clothes.
Knock off items will not include the initials of the designer. Christian Audigier is a French designer and always puts has his initials CA placed on the tags or somewhere on the clothing. If you cannot spot the initials anywhere then it is highly likely that the clothing is a knock off. The CA could be placed anywhere on the shirt so it is very important that you check carefully. However, if you find that it is repeatedly printed then you should steer clear because authentic items will not do this.
The detail on real Ed Hardy clothing should feel rough because it is usually done with fabric paint. If it does not feel rough then there are chances that the design has been printed on, which those who make fake items will do to save money. The fabric paint is much more expensive because it lasts a lot longer and will sustain washes a lot more.
Remember that the designs on the clothing line are all based on tattoo art. Because of this, the designs are extremely detailed and intriguing. A fake item of clothing will not be able to get the full design just right because it will clash with the patents and the copyright of the design. The capability of the artists will not be as good either so the small designs will definitely lack in a lot of detail.
It is very important to only spend money on the real designs. By buying fakes, you are not only helping the companies sustain their business but you are also going to buy items of clothing that are going to wear very quickly. Remember that you generally get what you pay for.
