Why strive to get the real thing when the fake alternative is so much more accessible?
That seems the be the growing mentality people share today, as seen by this wide range of faux innovations clustered below.
The following examples demonstrate that there is a major market for things that simulate the real thing, be it inedible food, faux walkmen to hide iPods, counterfeit supercars or even fake human skin.
The new mentality is, “Why be happy flaunting what you have when you can fake having something people will envy you for?â€
Check out some of the craziest phony, fake and knock-off innovations featured on Trend Hunter below.
34 Knock-Off Innovations to Fake You Out
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Faking Stupid
Paris Hilton for President + 10 Reasons She's Smarter Than You
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Fake Flesh Body Suits
Nicole Tran Ba Vang
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Faking Naughty
5 Ads That Made You Look Twice
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Reborn Babies
Freakishly Real Fake Babies
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Faking Lesbianism?
Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' is Billboard's 1000th #1
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Fake Human Skin as Fashion
The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet
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Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
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Faking Naughty II
5 More Ads That Made You Look Twice
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Fake Speed Bumps
Philadelphia Using Psychedelic 3-D Tricks to Slow You Down
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Faking Olympic Fireworks
Beijing Olympic Footprints were CG Fakes
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Fake Food Wallets
Toast and Bacon Wallets
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Faking Status With Counterfeit Cars
Knock Off Ferraris
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Fake Sunroof
Sticker Adds Status, But Not Breeze
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Fake Scratches and Rust
Deter Would-be Thieves
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Fake Gun Crafts
MP Industries Felt Armory
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Fake Food Flash Drives
USB Sticks To Sink Your Teeth Into
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Faux Police Cruisers
Real Transformer Mustang In Vegas
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Fake Bodies as Street Art
Mark Jenkins Embed Series
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Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Window Dancers to Sell LA Apartments
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Faking Street Cred
Hero Tattoos
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Fake Electronics Made of Felt
Plush Portables
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Fake Candy Soap
Mini Gummi Bear Bars
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Animal Poo Coffee Knock-Offs (FOLLOW-UP)
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Faux Wood Sinks
Bandini's Ebano Collection
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iDisguise
Disguise Your Ipod Nano as a Candy
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Stun Gun Disguised As Phone
The Immobilizer
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Fake Passengers
NZ Drivers Using Blow-Up Dolls to Beat Traffic Rules
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Fake Engine Noise
Making Electric Cars Safer
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Fake Currency As Protest
The Zero Dollar Bill
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Functional Fake Desserts
Cake Towels
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Fake Melted Wax
Candle Drips Made of China
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Fake Screen Shots
GoingLikeSixty Makes Top of Yahoo Buzz
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90% Are Eco-Liars
Faking Green To Boost Your Popularity
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Fake Chewed Gum
Stuck Up Magnets
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Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Killshot 2 Premium Sneaker
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
Puffy Marshmallow-Inspired Shoes
Jet-Puffed's S’mores Shoes are Reminscent of the Sugary Treat
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Digitally-Collectible Footwear Items
Epic Games is Now Selling 'Kicks' in Fortnite
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Instant Virtual Fitting Tools
HeyBeauty AI Try-On Copilot Let's You Try on Clothes With a Click
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Spoof Wine Merchants
Aldi's "Justin Youraldi" Made Affordably Priced Wines Seem More Expensive
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Oat Milk Fountains
Oatly's Milan Design Week Pop-Up Was "Designed for Humans"
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Japanese Culture-Inspired Homeware
Nigo‘s HUMAN MADE is Launching a Range of Home Hoods
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Sneaker-Validating AI Tools
Osmo AI Can Potentially Be Used to Identify Counterfeit Sneakers
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Logo-Shaped French Fries
The French Fry Shaped like the Nike Swoosh is Shoppable on eBay
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Outlandish Bear-Inspired Pants
Doublet's 'The Bear Carrying on You' Faux-Fur Trousers are Insane
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Comedic Limited-Time Burgers
Burger King Japan is Offering the 'Fake Burger' for April Fool's Day
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Cozy Cushion-Resembling Luxe Clutches
JW Anderson Presents the Cushion Clutch Bags for FW23
Antihero-Inspired Phone Accessories
HMD Celebrates the New Venom Film with the Smart Outfits
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Stone-Like Meteorite Luxe Bags
Coperni Introduces a Look at the Stealthy Swipe Bag
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Premium Authentic Leather Bags
TELFAR's New Bag Release is Made from Real, Genuine Leather
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Hyper-Realistic Plant-Based Chicken
THIS Isn't Chicken Thighs Have a Faux Skin Made with Seaweed
Navigational Protein Bars
Perfect Bar Created a Bar with a GPS to Lead Shoppers to Its Product
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel
Ohmni Creates Apparel Protecting Wearers from Unseen Waves
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
AI Image Generators
Create Custom Social Media Visuals Easily with Imitate AI's Powerful Features
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
AI Voice Replication Protections
'AntiFake' Uses AI to Prevent AI from Duplicating your Voice
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Plant-Based Cheese Campaigns
The Daiya Fromage Forgery Campaign is Dupe Culture-Inspired
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Fully Faux Fur-Lined Clogs
Crocs Presents the New Textural Doodle Fur Footwear
Parisian Eatery-Inspired Streetwear
L'As du Fallafel Gets its Own Collection of Merchandise
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Frozen Coated Chicken Lines
Moy Park Launches the New Fakeaway Meal Collection at Asda
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals
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