The following “Code of Ethics” is a non-binding set of suggested and generalized instructions for how to use and understand this site.

Each of the items found in the “shop” is a parody of a luxury brand garment. All of the clothing photographed and used in the project is from designer houses and luxury conglomerates. Despite being from renowned houses and temples of high design, however, they are all wholly unexceptional. It is in their very banality, and as a result of it, that transformation is possible even with the very real legal protections afforded to these multi national corporations.

Users can select a size from the drop down menu shown on each “product” page and download a free tiff file for personal use. All files are ready to be digitally printed onto fabric and contain the flat pattern for the selected Genuine Unauthorized garment with a chroma key (green screen) base and a transformed “censored” selfie photograph that the garment design is based on.

These garments do not recreate the item found in the photograph, but instead prioritize the flat photographic silhouette of the selfie. The sandwich-board-like construction allows the parody photograph to remain uninterrupted. The sizing of all Genuine Unauthorized Clothing Clone Institute garments is generous by design. Further alterations to these patterns are both welcome and encouraged. All of the items photographed on this site are a size small.

The following table is a general guideline for body measurements:

Using a flexible measuring tape, measure your body at the widest point of the chest, at the narrowest point of the body at the waist (this may or may not be at the navel, look for your body naturally folds when you bend to the side) and finally at the fullest point of the seat or butt.

Each file is laid out so that the pattern is ready to be cut and sewn. All pieces are labeled with their component name and contain all interior markings and other instructions for how to stitch each garment for personal use. Digital printing for fabric is common, though it is not legally advisable to share or endorse specific printers here.

Once the file has been digitally printed onto fabric refer to the “product” page for the complete instructional video for how to sew your own Genuine Unauthorized Clothing Clone.