First off, and this is *super* important, that “authentic” Gucci belt you see online for like, 50 bucks? Yeah, probably fake. I mean, come on, Gucci doesn’t practically *give* stuff away. Think about it. Remember that time I thought I scored a killer deal on “designer” sunglasses? Turns out they were held together with, like, hopes and dreams (and probably super glue). Lesson learned.
Then there’s the whole “vintage” vs. “new” debate. A lot of people are obsessed with the older stuff, which, okay, I get it. The GG Marmont belt, that one’s a classic, right? The RealReal (which by the way, I *love* them, kinda pricey tho) is a good place to look for authenticated pre-owned ones. But be warned, figuring out if it’s *actually* authentic can be a real headache. I mean, I’m no expert, and honestly, I’d probably get duped. You gotta check the stitching, the serial number, the buckle… it’s a whole investigation, really.
And then you got the new Gucci belts. They’re all shiny and new and screaming “I have money!” which, you know, is the whole point for some people, I guess? I’m more of a subtle kinda gal, but hey, you do you. Gucci Signature belt sounds nice, though… And the variety they have now, it’s kinda wild. Reversible ones? Genius! A black leather waist belt? Timeless!
But seriously though, the price tag. Ouch. I saw one on sale (says the article) with a bold heritage, like, okay, I am sure it’s nice but the amount of heritage does not justify the price tag. Just thinking about the money makes my wallet cry. Is it *really* worth it? Like, will it magically make me cooler or more stylish? Probably not. It’s a belt, after all. A *very* expensive belt, granted.