First off, you gotta understand why people even *want* a Kelly. It’s like, the ultimate status symbol, right? The kind of bag that screams “I’ve got my life together… and a trust fund.” But, like, not everyone *actually* has that trust fund, hence the whole fake bag industry booming.
So, how do you spot a fake? Well, I’m no expert, but I’ve definitely seen some red flags. The article I was looking at mentioned something about a “blind stamp” on the back of the sangle… whatever that is. Apparently, it’s supposed to be on the right side, under where it says “Hermès – Paris.” And until 2015, they used letters in alphabetical order. Now, I’m not sure exactly *what* that means for figuring out the authenticity, but I guess if the letters are all jumbled or missing, then BOOM, red flag city!
But honestly, sometimes it’s more about the overall “vibe” of the bag. Does the leather look cheap? Like, pleather-y instead of the real deal? Are the stitches wonky and uneven? Does it smell like a factory somewhere in like, China? (No offense to China, but let’s be real about where these things come from). If so, that’s probably a big ol’ fake.
And speaking of alternatives, the other article mentioned the Saint Laurent Manhattan Bag being similar. Look, I get it, maybe you can’t afford the *actual* Kelly, but trying to pass off a fake is just… cringey. Why not just rock a nice Saint Laurent and be honest about it? At least you’re not trying to deceive anyone.
