First off, I saw someone asking if they’re made in China. And honestly? Probably some are. I mean, everything is made in China these days, isn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying everything from China is automatically crap, but it does kinda take away from the “iconic British fashion symbol” vibe, ya know?
Then there’s the whole “how to spot a fake” thing. Which, duh, if people are bothering to fake it, it means a) it’s worth faking, and b) *someone’s* getting ripped off. I saw something about checking the inside lining and the tags. Makes sense. But honestly, who’s got time to be a Burberry detective every time they see someone rocking the coat? Maybe just buy it from the actual Burberry store, I guess? (If you’re, like, rolling in it, that is).
And the *price* of these things! Yikes. Someone was talking about “slp level of quality jeans” for a fraction of the cost. And it’s true! You’re paying for that brand name, that little check pattern, and the whole *idea* of being a fancy pants who can afford a Burberry trench.
Which brings me to the dupes. The Mango coat for like, eighty quid? Now we’re talking! Okay, maybe it’s not *exactly* the same, but honestly, most people probably won’t know the difference. Plus, if it’s a sustainable option, that’s a bonus in my book. I mean, do we really need to spend thousands to look kinda stylish? I dunno.
Honestly, I’m a bit torn. I get the appeal of a classic Burberry trench. It’s timeless, it looks good, and it screams “I have my life together.” But then I think about the price, the potential for fakes, and the fact that maybe, *just maybe*, I can find something just as good for way less. Plus, I could probably find some cute home & pet accessories instead…a jacquard woven towel sounds pretty good!
