A Response to the NYT Article on the Superfake Handbag Industry
It is a high-quality craftsmanship work that faithfully reproduces the ideal of handmade luxury bags. Recent revelations about the French fashion house Dior producing a $2,780 handbag for just $57, might make you question the financial and ethical aspects of such investments. Unfortunately, such practices are not uncommon among luxury brands. Before making a purchase, be sure to research how and where the bags are produced to make an informed decision. Choosing authenticity also fosters a deep emotional connection.
I bought a Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessories replica bags, one of the best quality products. I have ordered from Ohmyhandbags a few times, and I never had any issues with stitching and leather quality. They use perfect quality leather, and their stitching is always perfect. You know you can tell that a bag is cheap by the quality of its material. Well, all the bags I ordered from them look very expensive and like real ones. All their bags are made from excellent quality material and look just like the original designer bags.
By being aware of the risks of buying counterfeit goods, we can help to reduce the demand for these products and ultimately put a dent in the illegal trade. I think the gold tone being off is the biggest call out personally. It’s hard to spot the other differences without the fake Dior bag and the real one being side by side. By paying attention to these details fake bags, you can better judge whether a Birkin bag is real or fake.
If a bag can be copied, surely a piece of paper can, as well — and an authentic receipt can be paired with a fake bag. All hardware pieces on an authentic Louis Vuitton bag, from clasp to rivet, bear the brand’s engravings, crisp and clear. The metal is durable, evenly colored and will not have an overly shiny gold tone. The color of the hardware inside the bag and outside should be the same, and no piece of hardware should be faded or discolored.
As long as buyers make a reasonable offer, above the wholesale price, the sale will happen. Buyers will most likely be lead by vendors into the back room of a store on Canal Street or downstairs into a basement where handbags line the walls. Vendors may act quite secretively, using Walkie-Talkies and rushing buyers quickly into the back room. If something doesn’t feel right, then buyers should pass on going inside unless they feel completely comfortable. There will usually be other shoppers crammed into the back rooms, but it is always a good idea to bring a friend.
You can browse their collection, add items to your cart, and proceed to checkout. DIYTrade does provide a complaint channel if issues arise with a transaction, but their role is limited to facilitating communication between buyers and sellers. For many items, DHgate provides a 3-day DOA (dead on arrival) guarantee. If your product arrives damaged or non-functional, you can request a replacement or refund within this period.
After peering at the fake for several minutes, the woman behind the counter sighed. As well as aesthetic accuracy, many have the same date codes, stamps, locks, French-tannery labels, and serial numbers used to distinguish their real counterparts. Some even have authentication technology — QR codes and chips — that have yet to be implemented in the real thing. A kind of counterfeit doyenne, she shills reps out of her Tribeca penthouse and uptown, where the extra room in her classic six serves as a showroom. “I have seen a lot of influencers at them and a few reality stars,” says the Hamptons-based RepLady. The third way is that vendors show buyers a printed page of their available bags and buyers point at one they like.
Some fakes have clear flaws, but others are so convincing that it’s hard to spot the difference between the real one and the replica. To be honest, I do like Dior bags, but I’m not as passionate about them compared to some other brands. I usually add new bags to my wishlist when the brands release new collections. The style of Dior’s dust bags has changed over time, but they’ve always kept their high quality.