Are You Wearing Fake Consumers, designers and manufacturers alike are already aware of the proliferation of fake designer handbags, clothing, shoes and various fashion accessories. At first glance, it s really hard to tell which one is the original and which one is an imitation. Consumers who prefer authentic designer items over knock-offs have to carefully examine the item, meticulously inspecting the materials like the fabric, the craftsmanship, the condition as well as the smaller details like zippers, handles, buckles, patches and other trimmings. Years before, a $200 pair of shoes were considered as already expensive and for the high and mighty. Nowadays, prices for a more "practical" and "normal" pair of expensive designer shoes usually range from $500 to $15,000 depending on the materials used. Italian leather is considered as the best leather in the world for making shoes and would certainly mark up the selling price of any pair of shoes by a considerable amount. The planning and production of these items happens all year round so people right now are coming up with the spring and summer collection for 2012. One of the items that doesn t change much are designer shoes. Maybe because it is hard to come up with designs that is why many concentrate on clothes but there are still improvements making shoppers always coming back for more. The internet has removed the stress from shopping. By a click of a mouse, you can make your purchase and all you need to do is to wait for your order to be delivered right at your doorstep. If you want to cut waiting time by half, a lot of online stores today usually offer an exclusive 24-hour delivery option where you can get your order the next day just by adding a few extra dollars to the total purchase cost. Some consider this as a reward and will do so again in the future if something worth buying for comes up. Unfortunately, there are times that when enough money has finally been saved, the desired item is no longer in stock. This sucks so some decide to buy something else that is similar to that one. This doesn t have to happen anymore because believe it not, there are some stores that sell these designer goods at a discounted price. With the help of his apprentices and assistants, Manolo Blahnik continues to produce the finest and the sexiest ladies shoes worn by Hollywood celebrities, super stars, supermodels, and socialites out there. UNIQUE DESIGNS FROM A UNIQUE CREATOR But, what makes his creations so in demand in spite of the Sex and the City craze?