Like, how much are we *really* looking at?
Okay, so first off, the original Motorcycle bag, or, like, the City bag as some people call it (I dunno, are they the same? Help!)… that baby will set you back a pretty penny. We’re talking *thousands*. And honestly, for a bag? I’d rather take a vacation, y’know?
Now, dupes… that’s a whole different ballpark. You can find “inspired by” versions on like, every corner of the internet. Think Amazon, maybe some random Etsy shops, even some of those trendy Instagram boutiques. The cost? It *really* varies.
You might find something super cheap, like under $50. But honestly, be careful with those. I saw one once that looked like it was made from, I don’t know, recycled grocery bags? The leather (if you can even call it that) felt like cardboard. Definitely not the vibe. You get what you pay for, ya know?
Then you’ve got the mid-range dupes. Maybe around $100-$300. These *might* have better quality materials, maybe some decent hardware that doesn’t scream “cheap knockoff” from a mile away. They might even try to imitate the distressed leather look of the original. Keyword: *try*.
Honestly, I’ve seen some that are surprisingly good. Like, you’d have to be a *real* Balenciaga aficionado to tell the difference. But let’s be real, nobody has time to inspect your bag that closely.
Here’s my take: it’s all about finding the sweet spot. You don’t want something that’s going to fall apart after a week, but you also don’t need to spend half a grand on a *fake* bag. Do some digging, read reviews (and don’t just trust the ones on the product page!), and try to find something with decent-looking materials and good stitching.
Oh! And don’t forget to think about what *you* need it for. Are you just looking for a bag that *looks* cool, or do you need it to actually, you know, *function* as a bag and hold all your stuff? ‘Cause some of those super cheap ones… let’s just say the pockets are surprisingly small, and the zippers might give out at any moment.
