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xforeverlove21
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There's this girl I know who claims her Chanel bag is authentic but looks sus asf to me, my friend thinks its real tho... Mind sharing your expertise
Left is an authentic and right is her bag:
Google the supply chain! It’s easy to find. There’s a lot of referenced articles. You can also spend time going through annual accounts of certain designers
Scorpihoe
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Can someone recommend me a nice bag? I’m currently carrying a LV alma BB, which is super cute and I love her, but it’s sometimes hard to carry bigger items with me like perfume or my sunglasses case and I have to sacrifice space!
so I’m looking for a larger bag (not too big), ideally with a cross body strap but I’m not too fussy! Authentic please
I don’t have a specific budget, but something not too crazy expensive!
so I’m looking for a larger bag (not too big), ideally with a cross body strap but I’m not too fussy! Authentic please
I don’t have a specific budget, but something not too crazy expensive!
lamaitresse
VIP Member
Not sure if this is relevant but thought this Youtube clip was worth adding:
48:05 Swiss Fashion Valley The big names in fashion choose Ticino. They come here in ever greater numbers and have a significant impact on the local economy. Our investigation into Europe and Ticino's Fashion Valley reveals that behind the scenes they use every trick in the book to boost profits, from tax loopholes to a system of subcontracting that delegates production to Chinese Italians working in unacceptable conditions. A disillusioned look at the big brands.
I'm one of those who isn't that bothered about designer names (nowadays it's easier than ever to buy mid-tier designer or High Street for decent prices, so, as long as I like what I'm wearing, I don't care what others think) but I do really like certain handbag styles that I just couldn't justify shelling out for (and I could if I saved up for a while).
The LV Monogram Neverfull is EVERYWHERE nowadays: poor quality fakes, knockoffs that don't even try...that's probably why I'm not so keen on LV. I must admit I like their Nautical Collection limited edition bags, though, and have been considering getting a rep - not to fool or impress, just because I like how it looks.
Though - wait - I'm contradicting myself as I just bought my partner a gunmetal grey GG emblem belt (copy, of course) - and THOSE BELTS are all over the place as well
DanaScully
Chatty Member
Thanks. I like the design of the Cartier ones specifically, just haven't got £4000 spare to drop on one.
hiya_hun
VIP Member
Definitely the plain one
lamaitresse
VIP Member
On the flip side, I find Dial M Style's videos interesting (she worked for Louis Vuitton as a sales associate (or client advisor) for around 2 years - and she pooh-poohs any suggestion that there are rejects for sale out in the wild or "other" factories making LV).
Sounds like the job was pretty stressful for her, too, as there were sales targets and the employee benefits / wages weren't as great as you might imagine. She says even on days off some were doing client outreach (to try and meet their targets, I'd guess).
Just an example of one of her videos:
Sounds like the job was pretty stressful for her, too, as there were sales targets and the employee benefits / wages weren't as great as you might imagine. She says even on days off some were doing client outreach (to try and meet their targets, I'd guess).
Just an example of one of her videos:
Its_Me
VIP Member
Great advice but the thing is that they don’t want those brands, they want Chanel and Hermes which most people can’t afford anyway
Muttie
Active member
I’ve used VOVA, I ordered some McQueens and they were exactly like the picture, I would recommend looking at items with lots of reviews, especially ones with pictures. It did take a LONG time to come but bear in mind with COVID etc, things take longer anyway.
Also look on eBay, I have a pair of balenciagas (paid £60) and a pair of yeezys (around £30), and to me they’re a very good fake, just look at feedback to see what’s been said
Scorpihoe
VIP Member
does the Patina brown after a while? Or leave rain marks? I’m so care free with my bags but don’t want to wreck themDefinitely get a bandouliere! I sold my old speedy 25 DE for a monogram bandouilere and I get so much more use out of it now. I don’t think they’re going out at all, if anything LV monogram is really popular atm! I also have a mini monogram speedy which I use more often now as I’m not commuting or going out as much
sounds so gorgeous though, I’m heavily considering it as my next purchase!!
Teem980917
New member
Does Molly mae buy fakes ?
Creating this thread from the discussion on the Molly Mae thread. Just looking for experiences from people who have used repladies on Reddit to find a good replica or similar websites. I have my eye on a few and I've read a lot of reviews but I thought I would start a discussion here for advice and to show off purchases. Also help on how to navigate Reddit as it is quite confusing to a newbie!
katiesmith81
VIP Member
Think I read this thread before or bits of it where maybe someone was seeing something but rather in actual fact it's really not illegal to exactly copy a designer item (not sure about if its just for you though like if were to make it yourself and keep it) it is however certainly illegal to copy something as near identical in the way it looks and the quality (maybe even better at times) and claim its from which ever when its not
I think I read someone saying you cant copyright an idea, you just cant but replicating trademarks without permission is yeah strictly against the law
There are though have heard about some people in those factories in the far east who will sneak out (sometimes I'd bet its even done by the factory owners as well) items that no one there is going to miss and sell it themselves which is what I have absolutely no problem with like continuation of something where the real company selling that said thing has stopped all production on it, but they continue to make them.
Have been at times I'll bet where they sell them over the phone and people go on the likes of ebay or where ever and sell them themselves for profit that I've got nothing against least it's bringing someone an income
See the thing about China (not being at all like racist or anything it just really truly is like this) the populations got a very intense like collective attitude if one factory starts making something or blatantly copying something then its highly unlikely others wont follow suit and you'll find loads of them on various sites all over the internet,its like the phrase the nail the sticks out gets hammered down is very much what its really like and where intellectual property law or copyright simply doesnt exist in China (or they may have laws but no one takes any notice of them) or another way of looking at copright in their regard is more like my right to copy something.
Also when businesses over in the west start up in China again specifically they must give up their way of doing things to the I think even CCP which is a nightmare I've heard of new startups going bust as a result of expanding outwards into China from other countries in the west as a result of it, even heard of legit items being sold on Amazon where these they're labelled by a particular channel called ADVpodcasts a sister one to ADVChina run by two people who've spent collectively together about 20 years at least in the country where they even proved this was the case where they find something that they could immitate (poorly I might add) then yeah copy that and make an inferior one then go and give poor reviews to the genuine thing they've copied so.... not saying it like with any connotation of any kind its just the truth of the situation
Though the latter isnt about designer items ie above, but its sort of though quite complex isn't that dissimilar, here's one example of those videos from those same two people
is quite a long one but... some may find this interesting, starts that example at least 33minutes into the video
I think I read someone saying you cant copyright an idea, you just cant but replicating trademarks without permission is yeah strictly against the law
There are though have heard about some people in those factories in the far east who will sneak out (sometimes I'd bet its even done by the factory owners as well) items that no one there is going to miss and sell it themselves which is what I have absolutely no problem with like continuation of something where the real company selling that said thing has stopped all production on it, but they continue to make them.
Have been at times I'll bet where they sell them over the phone and people go on the likes of ebay or where ever and sell them themselves for profit that I've got nothing against least it's bringing someone an income
See the thing about China (not being at all like racist or anything it just really truly is like this) the populations got a very intense like collective attitude if one factory starts making something or blatantly copying something then its highly unlikely others wont follow suit and you'll find loads of them on various sites all over the internet,its like the phrase the nail the sticks out gets hammered down is very much what its really like and where intellectual property law or copyright simply doesnt exist in China (or they may have laws but no one takes any notice of them) or another way of looking at copright in their regard is more like my right to copy something.
Also when businesses over in the west start up in China again specifically they must give up their way of doing things to the I think even CCP which is a nightmare I've heard of new startups going bust as a result of expanding outwards into China from other countries in the west as a result of it, even heard of legit items being sold on Amazon where these they're labelled by a particular channel called ADVpodcasts a sister one to ADVChina run by two people who've spent collectively together about 20 years at least in the country where they even proved this was the case where they find something that they could immitate (poorly I might add) then yeah copy that and make an inferior one then go and give poor reviews to the genuine thing they've copied so.... not saying it like with any connotation of any kind its just the truth of the situation
Though the latter isnt about designer items ie above, but its sort of though quite complex isn't that dissimilar, here's one example of those videos from those same two people
is quite a long one but... some may find this interesting, starts that example at least 33minutes into the video
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Readread
VIP Member
Any chance you can revisit the FleurDeForce thread though? Seeing as you didn't spill the tea there...
Here’s one, there’s loads of articles on Google: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/fake-designer-goods-counterfeit-pieces
Fitnessbunny2020
Chatty Member
There’s lots of threads on Reddit
haveuseenmyfriendbert
Well-known member
Yeah the blue colour is lovely
Had a look on rep ladies, thanks for recommending. I have a mix of real and rep items, reps are mostly items I don’t think will age well / retain value. There’s minimal difference between some of them these days honestly, the work is spectacular if you can find good suppliers. I have the real Pravda Galleria Saffiano medium in black that’s real and the same in the nude that’s a rep and the quality of the hardware is really the only tell. I wasn’t sure how well nude would hold up using day to day, with denim etc, but I’ve only cleaned and conditioned a few times and it’s hardly needed it. If the rep was poorer quality I’d prob replace with the real one now but don’t feel the need to.
Anyone have any planned purchased atm?
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Insideout121
Active member
Hahahaha! That's hilarious!! Yeah it's quite scary isn't it, they are harmless though. There's only a few I go to there, there are good ones you just have to find the right shopsNever again, it’s terrifying especially if they suddenly pull the shutters down cos they’ve spotted the police whilst you’re still in!
The fakes are terrible, cheap nasty and the labelling is laughable, my friend bought a pair of kids Ugg slippers and when she took them out of the box the label was GGG
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Pambo
Well-known member
These vids are interesting:
Louis Vuitton Keepall Eclipse - Replica Review
Louis Vuitton Replica Belt Review
Some reps are better than others and what's to be found on DHGate isn't the good stuff, but I reckon for the best examples, you couldn't tell it's a rep.
Louis Vuitton Keepall Eclipse - Replica Review
Louis Vuitton Replica Belt Review
Some reps are better than others and what's to be found on DHGate isn't the good stuff, but I reckon for the best examples, you couldn't tell it's a rep.
I put the link to trusted sellers page above. That has their Whatsapp and another contact details