Listen, the hypebeast world is *flooded* with fakes. And when you slap Supreme and Louis Vuitton together? Forget about it. The scammers are out in force. You think you’re snagging a grail piece for a steal? Nah, chances are you’re getting played.
First off, lemme tell ya, it’s not always easy to tell the difference. These counterfeiters are getting *good*. Like, scary good. But there are some telltale signs, some little clues that can give the game away.
Think about this: a real Supreme x LV collab? That’s gonna cost you an arm and a leg. If you’re seeing it online for, like, a quarter of the price? Red flag central. Like, a HUGE red flag. Use your common sense people.
Now, things to look for, and I’m talkin’ from what I’ve been hearin’ and kinda seen around:
* Stitching: Real LV stitching is usually impeccable. Like, seriously perfect. Check for loose threads, uneven spacing. If it looks wonky, it probably is.
* Logos: This is a big one. Look at that Supreme box logo. Are the letters perfectly aligned at the bottom? Like, ruler-straight perfect? And the LV logos? Are they crisp and clear? Also, like, the font, that’s important. If the “u” in the Louis Vuitton looks weird and one side of it is lower than the other, or the “r” is like sticking over the “e” weird, that’s sus.
* Tags: The neck tags on the clothing (if you’re lookin’ at a sidebag that came with the clothes) can be a good indicator. Supposedly the writing on fake neck tags can be thicker than the real deal.
* Date codes: Someone mentioned date codes on the bags. I don’t know too much about it, but what they were saying is that the date code should make sense. I guess some codes are just completely wrong.
* Material: The feel, the quality. Real leather feels different than that pleather stuff. It’s hard to describe, but if you’ve handled real LV before, you’ll probably be able to tell.
Honestly? If you’re not sure, don’t risk it. Get it authenticated. There are services out there that specialize in spotting fakes. Pay a few bucks for peace of mind.
Also, lemme just rant for a sec. I hate these fake companies. They’re ripping people off, and they’re damaging the brands that we love. Ugh. It’s frustrating.
