First off, let’s be straight: a *real* Louis Vuitton luggage set? Forget about it unless you’re swimming in cash. Seriously, you could probably buy a small car for what a legit full set costs. That’s where the replicas come in, right? The lure of the LV monogram without bankrupting you.
But listen up, because this is where it gets tricky. There are REPLICAS, and then there are…well… disasters. I’ve seen some stuff, man. I’m talkin’ monograms that look like they were drawn by a kindergartener, stitching that’s unraveling before you even get it out of the box, and leather that feels suspiciously like plastic. Eww.
And speaking of monograms, don’t even get me started on the placement. I saw one “designer” bag, and the size number wasn’t even CENTRED on the leather! Like, seriously? Did they even *try*? You know, some of these sellers just don’t care! They just want to rip you off.
Then there’s the “S” thing. Apparently, some of the really bad Neverfull replicas can’t even get the “LOUIS” print right, with a weird “S” thrown in there. It’s like they’re not even looking at a real one to copy! It’s mind-boggling.
I did see something about Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh sneakers, and the stitching being a telltale sign of fakes. I’m assuming the same logic applies to luggage. Look at the stitching people, LOOK AT THE STITCHING! It should be neat, even, and not all wonky and loose.
Now, I gotta be honest, I’ve been tempted by the “best LV dupes of 2024” lists too. The ones that promise you a decent fake for like, $20. $20! Come on, that’s gotta be a red flag, right? But hey, sometimes you just wanna take a chance, I get it.
But here’s the thing, even the *good* replicas, the ones made with “100% genuine leather and solid hardware” (according to some websites, cough cough *LuxyBag.co* cough cough), they’re still… replicas. They’re not the real deal. And honestly? Sometimes, it shows.
You know, you have to ask yourself, is it worth it? Is it worth potentially getting a bag that falls apart after a couple of trips? Is it worth the embarrassment of someone who knows their stuff spotting it as a fake a mile away?
Maybe, maybe not. It’s your call. But just go into it with your eyes wide open, do your research (way more than just reading this rambling mess, lol), and don’t expect miracles. And for the love of all that is holy, CHECK THE STITCHING! And the “S” in “LOUIS”! Seriously!