I am vehemently opposed to fakes.
Everyone who cares about fashion or clothes in anyway should read this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-How-Lux.../dp/1594201293
Its about how much companies and designers lose to the fake fashion goods industry, and how workers are treated who make these fake designer goods. It is truly appalling.
If your grandfather owns a steel workshop why not design your own belt? why rip off someone elses idea?