Homages are better in my opinion, at least they acknowledge that they are derivative. I wouldn't wear one though. Aside from that, I just don't think the question of "are fakes ok" is a complicated one.
Fakes are fakes. I think there are a lot of ways to try and justify it being ok, but it still comes down to that. It's stealing IP, and that ain't cool. Would you ride a frame painted up as a colnago? Or wheels stickered up like zipps?
We've got a thule too - but one of the seat tube mounted ones. Really well made. Chose that one because I saw lots of them on bikes in Germany where a lot more parents seem to transport young kids by bike.
Ooo good choice. Love the shape of the belly. Rolls so nice