RICH LADIES BUY FAKE HANDBAGS!? Counterfeit luxury, why would they!?

I know wealthy women that carry replicas. The predominant reason they give is that they simply understand the value of money and don’t want to spend so much on a bag… especially trendy ones. They do, however, spend plenty of money on fine jewelry and other things.

i have both real bags and high quality fakes and not gona lie... you cannot tell the difference. i think even rich ladies are just sick of these chanel prices.

I’ve been tempted because I’m a black man and I often get asked if my bags are fake. People just assume immediately that they are. So I’ve thought why do I bother spending so much on these bags? I have yet to buy a fake but I do see why people do it.

In 2016, I paid over 5 grand for the LV Capucines. I went to visit my sister and hung out with a friend of hers whose husband is a well-known known surgeon. This friend had the same handbag and disclosed to me that it was a fake. I was floored and haven't purchased a high-end handbag since

People say that counterfeiting products involve shady practices. Looking at the article Romina was talking about and how the people in Chanel making the bags was like a sweatshop...so now what's the difference anymore?

I have high quality fakes and I strongly believe wealthy people are wealthy for a reason …they don’t throw away their hard earned money on overpriced stuff…that is how many got wealthy. I am not taking about entitled people who born into it…I am talking about self starters, go-getters and assertive men and women who made their own money to begin with …these people are highly intelligent and they will only spend if they get value….

I bought a preloved bag rather than use a fake. I bought the fake but couldn’t bring myself to use it. I enjoy the quality of a nice product plus I like knowing that it’s a form of recycling. I could care less about the store experience. For myself. Do what you are comfortable doing. Love the video.

This whole luxury thing is just like anything else - it should be fun but instead it's so complicated and that complexity is huge as well - anything from personal financial security guilt to people starving in third world countries to complex e-commerce issues and child labor I have a headache lol

Great video as always! Your comment about influencers wearing counterfeit bags to accentuate outfits really struck me - I personally don’t have an interest in counterfeits but there is a big crowd for these products and as an “influencer” I do believe those folks have a responsibility to be open and honestly if the bags aren’t real. I feel the same about gifted bags. Because there are people watching, consuming content, trying to buy these items at the same frequency as an influencer to stay “on trend” all the while not realizing that those people are carrying something a fraction of the price (or free). It’s deceptive and perpetuates an unsustainable lifestyle for many. I try to advocate for people to use common sense and not allow themselves to be influenced by social media but I also know it affects all of us in one form or another. Especially those who are just starting their luxury journeys.

It is such an interesting topic! I used to buy counterfeit goods back in high school because I simply could not afford what I wanted. It was aspirational, and if i could spend 30 dollars to get something i was after, sure, why not? Now, 95% of my wardrobe is authentic pieces, just keeping the pieces I brought way back when and they're still in good shape and will use them occasionally since I did buy them. There is a sense of achievement in being able to get the authentic pieces and I stick with that now ♥. I think one of the biggest arguments against counterfeits is that it takes business away from the brands, but i disagree. Back in high school, I was never going to be able to go to Louis Vuitton and buy a bag, so they weren't losing revenue by me purchasing a fake. People that will buy counterfeits most likely won't be buying authentic anyway, and it really is just a personal choice. Cost of living crisis is huge across the world as well, and I can see why people are after a quick fix. Great video as always <3

Before I went for my birkin bag I 100% bought a fake to see how I liked the bag how I did carrying it etc. I wore that bag for 6 months, mind you it was from an ig seller so it was good quality. It solidified my justification for the real birkin purchase.

Counterfeiting is a crime and is often connected to some very shady practices. I love handbags, I love LV monogram bags but we live in difficult times. There are so many beautiful bags available for a more affordable price than the, quite frankly, outrageous price of some counterfeit items. I would rather have a more affordable bag that I love than wear a fake bag and support illegal practices. P.s...this is a really interesting topic, thanks for discussing 😊. Just my thoughts on the matter. X

Unfortunately, security is a bit of a dubious factor in this case. A few years ago, a young man was killed at the beach in Amsterdam when someone tried to steal his Rolex, which turned to be fake. It’s a sad story. Thieves have no idea (at the first glance) whether the item is real or fake - both situations are dangerous. Buying fake doesn’t impact your security in my opinion, you are still under fire; but on the other hand, it can save plenty of money that you can spend elsewhere.

Love your videos Amelia! So if counterfeits are becoming so incredibly perfect compared to the original bag in materials and workmanship then it has to be said that is a very very expensive price to pay to enjoy the instore experience of buying an original bag. You quoted £9000 for that Chanel so about £8500 for the experience?

I’ve never bought fake designer bags ever and never will. I normally buy high street brands or less known Italian brands. A relative of mine bought a fake LV bag and faced an embarrassing incident where the handle popped off 😂😂😂😂

Agree. Same. ❤ After last insane quality drop vs price increase I promise myself to gift myself a cool fake for a Christmas. 😂 The rest will put on an investment account. Quiet luxury in action 😊

Fakes just drive me nuts, I just personally can't justify it. As a music composer being in the "creative" world, it's just another form of theft to me. It's stealing just because you want the look, is essentially what it boils down to. Regardless of security, insurance etc, you are buying that bag because you want the look of that bag. I see at least one fake neverfull a day in belfast, it's initially why I was so put off buying them. It just screams tacky to me, regardless of one's circumstances. Perhaps it's narrow minded, or it's just having honest morals, some may think it's a grey area but I just don't. You're stealing a design by buying counterfeit, and were it literally anything else other than "fashion", it would be so much more heavily persecuted against. It's theft!

I grew up in NYC and would always watch the park avenue type of women purchasing the same fakes from the street vendor. Do what you please with your money

I buy luxury bags for the quality not because of the status. I buy them for ME. I would never own a fake! Thanks for the video!

I completely agree with you. Further, when rich girls who come from rich families in the Middle East carry fake bags, no one will suspect that they’re carrying counterfeit bags😂😂😂