I mean, you see these celebs, dripping in what *looks* like designer stuff, and you’re like, “Wow, they’re living the dream!” But then you stumble across accounts like @therealbadfashions on Instagram (shoutout to Ben T. in San Antonio, doing the Lord’s work!), and suddenly, everything you thought you knew is a lie. Seriously tho, who knew there was an entire fashion police force dedicated to spotting fake designer goods?
And it’s not just some random reality TV star, either. Remember Regina Daniels? Apparently, she’s been caught out a couple of times rocking some sus Chanel bags. Like, girl, your husband’s a billionaire, can’t he afford the real deal? Or is it the stylist’s fault? Honestly, the drama!
The whole thing kinda makes you wonder, why even bother with fakes? I get it, luxury items are expensive af. We’re talking mortgage payments here. But if you’re a celebrity, wouldn’t you get freebies anyway? And even if you *aren’t* a celebrity, there’s a whole world of awesome, authentic bags that won’t break the bank. Why pretend to be something you’re not?
Plus, there’s the whole ethical thing. Buying fakes supports, like, unethical practices and stuff. Not cool, man. I’d rather rock a cute, vintage bag from a thrift store than contribute to that mess.
And honestly? The fakes are getting better, it’s true. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell a real bag from a fake without really knowing what to look for. So it can be a trap for everyone. I mean, I saw some discussions online about people buying fake bags for $13-15k thinking they were getting the real deal! That is a serious scam. Legit bags go for $600USD. So wild!
