Listen, I’m not gonna preach about authenticity, okay? We all got budgets, and sometimes that LV price tag is…a *little* intense. BUT, and this is a big but, let’s be real about what you’re getting.
First off, I gotta say, the real Neverfull MM is a classic for a REASON. It’s, like, the perfect everyday tote. You can chuck your whole life in there – laptop, snacks (essential!), makeup bag, a small chihuahua (hypothetically, don’t actually do that!). The official Louis Vuitton site says it’s a “perfect companion for every day!” and honestly, they ain’t wrong.
Now, the fake ones? Well… it’s a mixed bag, innit? Some are, like, shockingly good. Like, I’ve seen some that you’d have to *really* squint and examine the stitching to even suspect anything. Others? Oh boy. The monogram is, like, *way* off. The canvas feels like plastic. The handles are, um, questionable. And the vachetta (that light leather trim) is usually a dead giveaway. It’s either super orange-y or just looks… wrong.
And here’s my completely unsolicited opinion: if you *are* gonna go fake, at least try to get one that doesn’t scream “COUNTERFEIT!!!” Like, the super obvious ones, with the wonky logos? Just… no. It’s kinda embarrassing, ngl.
But here’s the thing, even the “good” fakes… they’re still fakes. The quality just isn’t the same. My real Neverfull? I’ve had it for years and it’s still holding up beautifully. A fake? Might last you a year, maybe two, before the straps start peeling or the lining rips. You get what you pay for, ya know?
Plus, there’s the whole ethical thing. Buying fakes kinda supports some shady stuff, and that’s definitely not cool.
