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free skin care · Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:00 am

Anna_in_Sweden, WHAT world do you live in?!? Yes, designer bags represent quality, but, in most cases, that isn't what you're paying for. You ARE paying for the label. A bag for a lifetime? Puhleez. With the sole exception of something like a Hermes Birkin or Kelly, or maybe, maybe a Fendi Selleria (handmade and numbersed), this year's hot $2k handbag is all too often next year's "bottom-of-the-closet" handbag. Alot of women want the look, but can't afford the markup that comes along with the designer label, and so, they seek high quality knock offs.

My sister, brother, and I are the only ones in my very large extended family who do not work in the fashion industry. Believe me, you pay for the label. I learned at a very young age that Vestimenta is the manufacturer that Armani uses for all his suits. Now, if you're talking about an evening gown, or a couture piece, you won't find the exact cut and fit of the original. But, for a basic black or navy cashmere suit or jacket, you can pay upwards of $2-3K for an Armani, or you can buy a gorgeous piece with the Vestimenta label for a fraction of the price.

Not everyone is a rich girl. In fact, some, even when they could technically afford it, can't justify spending a couple of thousand on a business suit.

God bless eBay

free skin care · Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:29 pm

katee wrote:

Anna_in_Sweden, WHAT world do you live in?!? ... A bag for a lifetime? Puhleez.

Obviously, I live in the same world as Anna.
And yes, I have bags for a lifetime - because my real Mulberry, Prada, etc., etc. were made well enough for staying for lifetime. I have absolutely no desire having hundreds of fake bags, I rather want to have few real ones with the original design, material, know-how and tradition.

free skin care · Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:13 pm

I wouldn't trust these people (ones referred to in first post.) I fly to Beijing all the time with work (flight attendant), and i hear of scams ALL the time on the web with factories over there. And the police in China don't care if you try to file a report, like my friend tried. The sites will post nice pictures, and what you get in the mail is purely plastic. Or if you order 2 bags, you'll get only one. Don't do it! These people can't even get someone to proofread their English on their website, and they have a hotmail address? Nope. I wouldn't.

At least on Canal St in NY you can feel and touch the bag for yourself to see what it's like. Don't forget: BARGAIN, BARGAIN, BARGAIN. They will let you think that $250 is a good deal, cuz of course the real bag is $1,200, or whatever, but these guys are not paying huge bucks to get them, so start your bargaining at $60 bucks, or something like that. Tell them if they give you a good deal, you'll come back and bring a friend. Start low, and be prepared to WALK AWAY if they won't bargain. There is no "fixed price" when buying a fake. But be careful, the bags on Canal St are all smuggled in, illegally of course, from China.

Your best bet is, apart from going to China yourself, and getting a replica for $20, is honestly, Ebay. You can tell when it's a replica cuz the bidding starts low, etc. But just look at the person's feedback, and go with a "power seller" who has done a transaction like this a million times. Much safer than the back alleys of Canal Street as well, and likely, better quality. Canal St fakes are famous for being CRAP, ie. plastic inside, label upside down, hardware falling off on first day you get it, etc.

I saved up a long time and bought myself one, awesome, expensive, designer bag by Chloe. And it's the only bag i've used for the past 3 years, and I love it. I don't plan on buying another one for a long time! And no more fakes for me!

Hope this helps
steffers

free skin care · Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:35 am

I for one am completely and utterly over the designer bag syndrome. Some years ago I lusted and lusted over a Prada bag and finally had the dosh to buy one - only to then see a zillion copies come on the market in every bargain store.

Do you really want to own something that spawns a million copies? Plus, the whole concept has become really tacky. Designer bag prices are escalating, some starting at around $4,000.00. Please!! This is ridiculous! Spend the money on a great trip to somewhere exotic - somewhere where nobody owns a designer bag.

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