First off, finding actual *authentic* Burberry, especially at a thrift store? Yeah, that’s like finding a unicorn riding a bicycle. Chances are, you’re lookin’ at a knock-off. And honestly? With the prices Burberry commands, it’s no wonder the fakes are everywhere.
I saw this post where someone found a Burberry tie, and immediately suspected it was fake. Smart move. The thing is, back in the day (like, 30 years ago!), when counterfeiting was just gettin’ started, some people think it was factory workers pullin’ double shifts, usin’ the real materials to make extra stuff. Maybe. But most likely, it was completely different factories, with different materials, tryin’ to mimic the look.
Now, about those plaid pants. You see ’em everywhere – on eBay, Depop, even sometimes lookin’ suspiciously shiny at your local discount department store. The real deal? Those “Burberry Madden Plaid Trousers” are like, $760! Who’s got that kinda money for pants, unless you’re, like, a super-rich rapper or somethin’? So, immediately, if you’re seein’ ’em for $50, alarm bells should be ringin’.
Saks Fifth Avenue sells actual Burberry pants, but ya gotta use a code to get the free shipping. It’s usually a big price tag, and they are going to be real if they are from Saks.
How do you spot a fake? Well, the “Differences Between a Real and Fake Burberry” post is onto something. The *quality* of the material is a huge giveaway. Real Burberry is gonna feel amazing, the stitching is gonna be perfect. A fake? Prob’ly cheap polyester that feels like sandpaper. The pattern alignment is another thing. Real Burberry will have the pattern match up at the seams. Fakes? They don’t even bother tryin’. Also, the tag! Look closely at the font, the spacing, the stitching. If it looks wonky, you’ve got a fake.
There’s this whole world of “replica shoes” too. Apparently, some websites claim to sell “100% Reliable Top Quality Reps” for cheap. “Best Wonder Closet” is one of them, they say they help with sizing problems. It’s pretty much a given that if they’re selling replica shoes, they’re probably selling replica everything else too.
