Pleads Guilty To Selling Counterfeit Handbags

Deborah Williams, aged 51, sole trader of Zebra clothes shop in Woodgate, Rothley, admitted selling counterfeit designer handbags at Leicester Magistrates Court. Ms Williams was fined 170, ordered to pay costs of 600 and pay a victim surcharge of 20. Following a complaint that counterfeit handbags were being sold from Zebra, Trading Standards Officers executed warrants at Ms Williams dress shop and home address. Officers seized counterfeit Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, Hermes and Christian Dior designer handbags. Ms Williams shop was legitimately selling a range of ladies clothing but she had bought the fake handbags whilst on holiday in Turkey and was selling them in her shop. David Bull, head of Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service, said: Dealing in counterfeit goods is illegal and unacceptable. Trading Standards will take action against any traders who are found to be breaking the law, as legitimate retailers and the jobs of their employees need to be protected from unfair competition. Pam Posnett, County Council cabinet member for trading standards, said: Consumers need to have the confidence to buy designer goods from high street shops. Trading Standards officers are always reminding consumers to be wary when buying goods online or at markets and car boot sales. They should be able to trust local retailers. If you have information about someone selling counterfeit goods email telltradingstandards@leics.gov.uk or contact Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 040506.

Carer stole £10,000 from vulnerable man to pay for bags and shoes

Price tags run the gamut; from a couple of hundred dollars, to the most expensive. Connors calls the Hermes Birkin ‘the Bugatti of handbags.’ Through the mail and in person, Bella Bag is always accepting authentic luxury handbags. The company uses its own 13-point inspection to verify the pieces are authentic and top quality. In fact, they’re currently working on a patent for this verification process. While Cassandra obviously knows what she’s doing now, she says, initially she had no business being in business. "I have a business completely by accident. Completely by chance. Along the way I have made so many mistakes," she said. Still, Connors says the business is healthy.

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Nichols was team leader for a care company, but also worked as a barmaid to help pay for her love of fashion. A court heard that she stole 9,831.99 over a year from the mans bank account. Theft: Laura Nichols, 26, of Houghton, Pembrokeshire, plundered the bank account of a vulnerable 41-year-old man she was looking after while working as a team leader for a care company Alongside her job as a carer, Nichols worked as a barmaid to help pay for her love of fashion Ellie Morgan, prosecuting, said: Police found clothes, shoes and handbags at her parents house. Nichols said she had bought them herself, but admitted supplementing her account with the stolen money. When interviewed, Nichols told police she used the money for bills and loan repayments. Her victim, 41, could not manage his own finances and received 24-hour care at his home in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Nichols had full control of his finances because he could not remember his pin number to use a cash machine. The court heard large sums had been withdrawn across Pembrokeshire and in Cardiff. Magistrates at Haverfordwest were told withdrawals were also made when the victim was visiting his parents in France. She even transferred the mans ISA into a current account to get access to it.

Pixie Lott really loves Fendi handbags

This well-loved singer attended Karl Lagerfeld’s store opening last night carrying a beautiful, bright green Fendi clutch just one day after being spotted on the red carpet with the same clutch in yellow. More Photos View all 7 photos Pixie Lott’s Fendi clutches are hard to find, and are not currently on store shelves. This lucky lady has not one, but two of Fendi’s signature quilted baguette-style handbags which she carried as clutches on two consecutive red carpets. The green Fendi clutch Pixie Lott carried on Karl Lagerfeld’s store opening red carpet was paired with a chic navy dress and bright yellow jacket which complimented her Fendi handbag. On March 12, 2014, Pixie Lott was spotted carrying a yellow Fendi clutch while attending the "The Prince’s Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success Awards." At this event, Pixie Lott styled her Fendi handbag in a more demure fashion by pairing the bright yellow bag with a pale pink lace dress and white, pointed toe pumps. The ensemble really made her Fendi bag "pop." The Fendi clutch Pixie Lott carried has been available in both a clutch and baguette style. The handbag is not currently available on the market. To view photos of singer Pixie Lott carrying her Fendi handbags at Karl Lagerfeld’s store opening and at "The Prince’s Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success Awards," please click on the slideshow associated with this article. Suggested by the author

High demand for high-end ‘pre-loved’ handbags

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